Dramatic drop in temperatures Thursday with lingering rain

AccuWeather Alert: Rounds of showers and heavy thunderstorms Tuesday

We may see a repeat of what we experienced late Saturday morning and afternoon, when slow-moving thunderstorms moved over the same places over and over again, something meteorologists call "training." The danger here would be another round of flash flooding. Downpours could begin in the morning through early afternoon, with these early rounds of thunderstorms most likely to bring flooding to the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey and Connecticut. Later on in the afternoon and evening, more batches of storms could push through the region, though there could be a lull at some point. Storms could contain strong, damaging winds, hail and maybe even some isolated tornados, especially west of the city toward south Jersey, where breaks in the rain could make the air more unstable, upping the tornadic threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: Surge of smoke returns followed by severe storms

After a brief reprieve, another surge of smoke will push into the region Friday night into Saturday morning, only to be flushed out by potentially severe storms that could bring downpours and an isolated tornado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Air quality conditions gradually improve Friday, but relief will be temporary

Conditions will gradually improve during the day on Friday as cleaner air moves in from north to south. The improvement will be temporary, however. Humidity is expected to increase Friday night, bringing another surge of smoke into the region on Saturday. While smoke levels may not reach their overnight peak, some haze is likely to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: Another round of smoky skies and poor air quality

Relief from the worst of the heat is on the way, but not before another round of smoky skies and poor air quality impacts the area. Wildfire smoke will continue to move through the region into Friday morning before healthier air gradually arrives from the north. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: One more oppressive day on July 4th

We head into the Fourth of July weekend under an official heat wave, with Friday marking the third consecutive day of temperatures above 90 degrees. The day begins with sunshine, providing favorable conditions for the arrival of the tall ships during the morning hours. However, scattered heavy thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and evening. As temperatures ease back through the 80s later in the day, humidity will remain high, creating steam-bath-like conditions. Anyone planning to attend fireworks displays is urged to have a safety plan in place should thunderstorms move into the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]