Severe thunderstorms are expected in New York today. Maps show what to expect during the evening rush hour.

NEW YORK — Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected in New York today, likely affecting rush hour traffic Friday evening.

CBS New York’s First Alert Weather team has issued a yellow warning effective this afternoon.

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Timing of thunderstorms in New York

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Friday morning: There may be scattered showers in some areas this morning, but skies will be clear to partly cloudy by midday. Temperatures will be hot, hazy and humid, with highs ranging from 27 to nearly 30 degrees.

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Friday afternoon: Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially north and west of New York City. The main threat will be downpours, small hail and damaging winds.

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Friday night: The rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to disappear overnight. The lowest temperatures will be 15 degrees in most areas, with temperatures reaching 10 degrees in some areas in the north and west.

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Weekend forecast: Saturday looks mostly sunny and warm, but less humid, with highs around 27 degrees. Sunday will be similar, but a bit cooler, with highs around 25 degrees for those celebrating Father’s Day.

Hochul urges New Yorkers to “follow the weather report closely”

Governor Kathy Hochul issued a thunderstorm warning on Friday and also predicted that extreme heat and high humidity were in the forecast for the coming week.

“New Yorkers should take every precaution possible to stay cool and safe over the next week as the combination of severe storms, heat and humidity poses a significant health risk to vulnerable New Yorkers,” Hochul said in a statement. “My administration will closely monitor the impact of the weather and we encourage New Yorkers to closely monitor the forecast, stay hydrated and have a plan in case you need to cool down during this time.”

Use this link to find an open cooling center near you.