Another steamy beginning to week is following on the heels of Labor Day. Today and Wednesday are both days when the temperature could top 90ºF. By Thursday, a strong cold front moves through, bringing the potential for much needed rain and cooling things off considerably for the end of the week.

Rest of today – sunny, hot and humid, high temperatures in the low-mid 90s in the city. Humidity remains just low enough to obviate the need for any excessive heat watches/warnings.

Wednesday – increasing clouds from west to east on Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the front, generally in the upper-80s with maybe a couple spots topping 90. There could be a few pop up showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon, perhaps along a sea breeze front in Brooklyn/Queens.

Thursday – widespread showers and thunderstorms will be the order of the day, with cooler temperatures in the low-80s and cloudy conditions. Periods of showers and thunderstorms could persist for extended periods of time, bringing the potential for flash flooding in some locations. Rain ends from west to east gradually during the overnight hours.