Smooth handoff from spring to summer this weekend

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]

AccuWeather Alert: Peak heat continues Friday, but with an added storm threat?

The peak of the heat wave will last through Friday, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 100 to 115 degrees. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert continues for extreme heat that could reach record high Thursday

Thursday marks day two of a five-day heat wave and some dangerous conditions. The heat index is expected to approach 110 degrees in parts of the area, while interior sections of New Jersey could see "feels-like" temperatures as high as 115 degrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Warm Tuesday, but stretch of dangerous heat looms

The big story heading into the upcoming holiday weekend is intense heat, with "feels like" temperatures expected to approach 110 degrees. The forecast shows a clear arc to this heat wave, projected to last about five days, peaking on Thursday and Friday. During that stretch, heat index values could climb between 105 and 110 degrees. An excessive or extreme heat watch has been extended from Wednesday through Saturday, underscoring just how serious conditions could become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Early AM and night rain

Early commuters Friday should watch for lingering wet roads and potential standing water, particularly in northern areas. As the day progresses, clouds will give way to some sunshine, with warm and humid conditions continuing and a slight chance of a stray shower in central and southern New Jersey. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]