Severe Weather Threatens New York City Area with Heat and Storms
The New York City area is bracing for severe weather on Monday, with forecasts predicting afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for New York City, northeastern New Jersey, and parts of Long Island and Westchester and Rockland counties. The storms may bring damaging winds, hail, and a slight chance of tornadoes. The weather pattern is expected to continue through Thursday, with a shift to cooler temperatures and lower humidity by the weekend. 
