The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut, with expected wind gusts of up to 70 mph and potential hail.

Not only will Friday’s heat make for dangerous weather in terms of how it feels outside, but it is expected to fuel storms that will develop by early afternoon.

A combination of high heat, poor air quality, and the threat of severe thunderstorms is bearing down on New York City this weekend, prompting

Friday brought the worst of summer's wrath - high temperatures and fast-moving thunderstorms. But can New York City expect a break this weekend?

After record breaking temps and flash flooding for July things the intense NYC summer is showing no signs of calming down

A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

Dangerous heat, as well as the threat of severe weather, is expected to make a triumphant return to NYC. Here's what you can expect on Friday.

After Monday’s downpours inundated roads and disrupted travel, meteorologists warned of a coming heat wave over the next few days. They said high temperatures and humidity levels would drive the heat index into the low- to mid-90s Tuesday and into the triple digits Wednesday and Thursday.

New York City forecast predicts mild temperatures, with mostly sunny skies and occasional showers across all boroughs for the coming week. No hazardous weather expected.

An air quality alert was issued by the New York State Department of Health due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.