The Tri-State area is facing a multi-hazard weather threat as intense heat and high humidity fuel severe weather across New York City and the surrounding region.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9:00 PM, warning that developing storms could bring damaging wind gusts exceeding 65 mph and large hail.
Because these storms are slow-moving, flash flooding is also a significant concern, with inland New Jersey and Upstate New York at the highest risk…