Thunderstorms possible, heat warning remains in effect for the Tri-State area. Get the latest weather forecast.

Warnings/Notes

A Red alert will persist through Sunday due to extreme heat and humidity as well as the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

A Warning of excessive heat is in effect for central and southern New Jersey through 8 p.m. Sunday, meaning the heat index is expected to reach 105.4°F or higher.

A Heat warning is in effect for the northeasternmost part of the region through 8 p.m. Sunday, meaning the heat index is expected to rise to 95 to 99 degrees.

A Air quality alarm applies to the entire region until Sunday.

There is a High risk of rip currents on all sea beaches on Sunday.

Coping with the heat

Forecast for Sunday

In many areas, Sunday could be the hottest day of this current heatwave so far. Maximum temperatures are expected to be between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius, while the heat index will be between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius.

If you’re looking for relief from the heat, you’ll find it on the beach, especially on the south coast, where sea breezes cool afternoon temperatures to above 25 to below 27 degrees Celsius.

But be careful, there is a high risk of rip currents today.

The chance of strong to severe thunderstorms will return in the afternoon hours. Storms on Sunday could be a bit more widespread than Saturday and include damaging winds, small hail and torrential rain.

Although the risk is rather low, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

The good thing about these storms is that they will mark the end of our heat wave and bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity to the region through Monday.

Another oppressive day awaits us until the middle of the week, before some real relief arrives from Thursday to Friday.

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