Storm-weary northeastern US to enjoy stretch of dry, sunny weather through Sunday
Travelling to and from New York City, New York became a little more dangerous on June 20, when part of Grand Central Terminal's ceiling cracked open, releasing a ton of water. It is not yet known what caused the leak, but subway officials are aware of the problem.
The northeastern United States is finally catching a break from relentless storms as drier air will stick around through the weekend.
The news comes to the relief of residents tired of disrupted outdoor plans, farmers eager to get into fields and those impacted by flooding and travel delays from the repeated downpours last week.
The pattern will offer residents an opportunity to turn off air conditioners and open up the windows, with the nights being much more comfortable for sleeping.
After several days, and in some places nearly a week, of on-and-off rain and high humidity, the Northeastern states are finally catching a break, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson.
"Smoke from fires in Alberta, Canada, has taken a long journey and is now streaming into a part of the Northeast," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. "That will lead to a more colorful sunset on Sunday."
Mainly sunny skies, low humidity for late June and temperatures near to slightly below normal will be the theme across much of the Northeast through Sunday, according to Adamson.
Average temperatures during late June range from the upper 70s to upper 80s from north to south across the region.
Golfers, campers, beachgoers and others taking advantage of the nice weather should make sure to lather on the sunscreen as the sun is at its strongest at this point in the year.
Fans headed to watch the baseball games scheduled in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston will also want to heed that advice.
An uptick in humidity and clouds across the mid-Atlantic on Monday will signal a change in the weather.
"The chance of showers and thunderstorms will return to areas south and west of about New York City as the traditional work week begins," Adamson said.
There is a risk for some of the thunderstorms that erupt from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis to become severe with damaging winds and flooding downpours on Monday.
The stormy weather will sweep from west to east across the region early this week, perhaps not reaching New England until later Tuesday.
As a whole, this week will feature much longer dry periods and less frequent storms when compared to last week.
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