Flooding is lingering from yesterday's storm, especially in Westchester and Rockland counties near I-287 that picked up an average of 3-5 inches of rain over a six-hour window yesterday from around 3-9 p.m.

If you see blocked off roads, please do not attempt to drive through. Those barricades are there for a reason. We will continue to see any lingering flooding recede through the morning. Today is going to be a mostly dry day, which will help.

Yesterday's flooding brings back memoriesfrom early July 2023. Those rain amounts back then were generally higher than yesterday, but it was bad enough. The areas in Rockland and Westchester counties that got hit hardest yesterday had around 3-5 inches on average - compared to 6-8 inches of rain on average during the July 2023 flooding.

After today, potentially dangerous heat arrives tomorrow through Friday. Each day will come with an isolated shower or thunderstorm chance, but the best chance to get a couple of those in the afternoon or evening will be Thursday and Friday.

FORECAST:

TODAY: Sun and clouds. Drying out from yesterday's flooding storms. While an isolated shower can pop up this afternoon, most of the day is dry. Highs around 88 degrees will feel like the low-90s with high humidity. UV Index: 9 (very high).

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with areas of patchy fog. Warm and humid. Lows near 73 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: HEAT ALERT - SPOTTY STORM - Sun and clouds. Highs around 89 degrees can feel like the mid- to upper-90s. Take breaks from the heat and drink plenty of water. An isolated shower or downpour is possible in the afternoon. Lows near 75 degrees.

THURSDAY: HEAT ALERT - PM T-STORM CHANCE - Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs around 92 degrees can feel like triple digits. Take breaks from the heat and drink plenty of water. A scattered thunderstorm or two possible in the afternoon. Lows near 76 degrees.

FRIDAY: HEAT ALERT - SPOTTY STORM - Partly sunny. Highs around 90 degrees can feel like triple digits. Take breaks from the heat and drink plenty of water. A scattered thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon. Lows near 70 degrees.

SATURDAY: PICK OF THE WEEK — Sun and clouds. Warm and humid. Highs around 86 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds to start. Clouds with scattered rain showers in the afternoon and evening. Highs around 85 degrees. Lows near 70 degrees.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. Highs around 87 degrees. Lows near 66 degrees.