Northeastern US sees rising humidity and scattered showers this week

A warm front moving into New Jersey on Wednesday will raise humidity sharply, pushing the heat index toward 100 °F. Daily highs are expected to stay in the 90s for about a week, with spot showers and isolated thunderstorms possible, though no heat advisories have been issued.

In Rochester, New York, a similar pattern will make conditions muggy, with dew points climbing into the 60s‑70s °F. Showers and brief downpours are forecast for Wednesday through Friday, with Friday having the highest chance of rain. The weekend should see a drier trend, though isolated showers remain possible.