STORM WATCH: Hot and humid with strong storms possible tonight for Brooklyn

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Jun 19, 2025, 9:23 AM

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Updated 51 min ago

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Brooklyn through 9 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

A RIP CURRENT STATEMENT is in effect this afternoon through this evening. Dangerous rip currents are expected at Brooklyn and Queens beaches today. Rip current risk could extend into Friday.
It's foggy and mild this morning. Temperatures are in the low to mid 70s.
Today will be hazy, hot and humid. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
Heat indices will be between 92-96 degrees this afternoon.
A strong cold front will bring a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The timing is after 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Drenching downpours, damaging wind gusts, hail and a brief tornado is possible. There's a risk for localized flooding for poor drainage areas and low-lying areas, downed trees and powerlines. Stay tuned for updates.
The summer solstice officially begins on Friday at 10:42 p.m. Friday will be the pick of the week. It will be bright
Our rainy weekend streak might be coming to an end this weekend as we welcome the summer season. Saturday will be sunny, very warm and muggy. Sunday is trending drier with more clouds and hot temperatures. Highs are in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Stay tuned for updates!
There's a potential for an extended period of extreme heat and humidity early next week. Temperatures can reach the low to upper 90s on Sunday through Wednesday. Heat indices are in the 100s. Near record heat is possible. Stay tuned for updates!

Today (Juneteenth): Hazy sun, high heat and humidity. Afternoon line of strong to severe thunderstorms. Highs near 89.