WIDE RANGING TROPICAL DEPRESSION KEEPS NYC HOT

WIDE RANGING TROPICAL DEPRESSION KEEPS NYC HOT

06/19/24 9:44am ET

Good morning everyone.While the East Coast bakes under the hot sun courtesy of a heatwave influenced by a very tropical pattern, we continue to watch a very large tropical depression taking up pretty much the entire Gulf of Mexico.

While not a particularly strong system at this moment, it is taking up an inordinate amount of real estate. The western edge dips into eastern parts of Mexico and the Texas Gulf Coast, while to the East,, feeder bands graze the Florida Keys with scattered gusty tropical heavy showers. Meanwhile to the south, the outflow of our tropical depression reaches down into Central America, and a sagging front is interacting with tropical energy all the way up into Oklahoma & Kansas. It is impressive indeed for what is considered a tropical depression and not a tropical storm.

As far as strength, we’re still expecting tropical depression #1 to become Tropical Storm Alberto before making landfall in Mexico However, even if it remains a depression, tropical storm force winds and similar storm surge levels are expected along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana, down to Texas, and obviously in Mexcio. This is why tropical storm force warnings remain regardless of what it does strength-wise at the core of the system.

Outer bands of rain will be capable of locally severe weather, including copious amounts of rain, tropical storm force winds (even if it’s not a tropical storm on paper), and scattered brief tornadoes capable of minor to moderate damage. Because of the size of the system, tidal departures are likely along a large swath of the Gulf Coast. Please stay tuned to your local agencies for the latest watches and warnings.

Here is your local NYC forecast –

SATELLITE

For today, we’ll have sun & clouds, humid conditions, and highs in the upper 80’s to near 90. Tomorrow is the hottest day of the bunch, with very oppressive conditions and highs ranging wide from the low 90’s to near 100.

WEATHER RADAR

Friday brings the chance of some late strong storms and low to mid 90’s. Most of the day, if not all, will be dry rain-wise, but extremely humid.

Steamy weather continues on Saturday, with mid to upper 80’s and the chance of more PM storms. Sunday is the same, but we go hot again with 90-95 degree temps.

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Please note that with regards to any severe weather,  tropical storms, or hurricanes, should a storm be threatening, please consult your local National Weather Service office or your local government officials about what action you should be taking to protect life and property.