A flood watch is in effect through 8 a.m. on Friday. Localized severe flooding may cause an elevated threat to life and property through tonight.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Park Slope through Crown Heights in Brooklyn are the primary areas of concern before the storms spread across the entire borough.

The heat wave is over and the focus is now shifted to the downpours taking place across the five boroughs. High temperatures have nosedived by at least 10-15 degrees to the low-mid 80s.

Torrential rain is bringing dangerous travel conditions throughout the evening across the city. Rain is expected to become lighter and scattered by Friday morning but there will remain troubled spots throughout the morning commute due to residual flooding and ponding.

Tonight: Slow moving storms, much cooler and breezy. Lows near 66.

Friday: Hello August! Lingering morning showers. Residual flooding/standing water concerns. Gradual improvement, cooler and breezy. Highs near 72. Lows near 63.

Saturday: Sunny, warm, and comfy. Highs near 80. Lows near 65.Sunday: Bright, nice and warm. Highs near 83. Lows near 68.

Monday: Mostly sunny, warm and pleasant. Highs near 84. Lows near 69.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, seasonable with low humidity. Highs near 83. Lows near 70.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, warm and noticeably humid. Highs near 82. Lows near 68.