WHAT'S NEW: Finally sunshine in the Hudson Valley, but it comes with heat and humidity, which is the perfect fuel for severe thunderstorms.

WHAT'S NEXT: Storm chances minimize overnight, and Friday brings sunshine and temperatures in the mid-80s before a potential heat wave into early next week.

OVERNIGHT: Storms clearing overnight. Lows near 65 degrees.

FRIDAY: Mainly sunny skies, warm and less humid. Highs near 85 degrees. Lows near 68 degrees.

SATURDAY: Sunny early, with some late day clouds. Highs near 89 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and hot, feeling warmer with the humidity. Practice caution outdoors. Highs near 92 degrees. Lows near 74 degrees.

MONDAY: Sunny, hot and humid. Dangerous, with, feel-like temperatures in the low 100s. Highs near 97 degrees. Lows near 76 degrees.

TUESDAY: Sunny, hot and humid. Dangerous feels-like temperatures in the low 100s. Highs near 98 degrees. Lows near 76 degrees.