Potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to lash the New York City metro area later Thursday, bringing the threat of damaging straight-line wind and hail as we kick off one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Much of the area dodged yesterday's storms, but that won't be the case today. The combination of today's anticipated heat, tropical-like humidity and approaching cold front, will all serve for an action-packed afternoon.

Damaging winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are all possible later Tuesday across the NYC area. Timing, impacts and what you need to know.

There's a chance that Tropical Storm Chantal will form near Florida during Fourth of July weekend, which may dampen holiday festivities in the Sunshine State. The biggest threat from the developing system will be rain, AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek, although he doesn't expect Chantal to become a hurricane.

Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years

Scattered severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail could slow you down across the Northeast and Northern Plains on Thursday. The monsoon season stays active across the Southwest and it remains soggy across Florida.

The UConn women’s basketball legend and Basketball Hall of Famer will be honored with a sculpture outside of Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Storm, the team announced Wednesday.

The Seattle Storm, and Climate Pledge Arena announced that a statue of WNBA legend Sue Bird will be unveiled outside the venue on August 17.

At least six cars were trapped when power poles fell during a dust storm in Las Vegas. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Residents and local businesses are still picking up the pieces from yesterday's dust storm and are now bracing for the return of triple-digit heat.