Extreme heat makes way for NYC storms as tropical storm aims for Florida

It’s hot and heavy in New York City as hazy, sticky conditions simmer amid another heat wave. It felt like 100 degrees in the Big Apple on Saturday as a heat advisory in effect since mid-week came to an end, making way for heavy thunderstorms to roll in. Flood watches are in effect for the five boroughs until midnight and storms are expected to start late Saturday, bringing with them flash flood threats and damaging winds of up to 70 mph – just short of hurricane strength. Even quarter-sized hail...