Potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to fire up across the New York City metro area later Tuesday, as we kick off July, climatologically our warmest month of the year. It will be dry through the morning,

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

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.