Despite the humidity and cloudy skies at times, it is a dry weekend for most of the area, but heat and rain chances are on the climb for next week.

Severe thunderstorm watch today in New York City. See latest info in the News 12 Weather Blog. We are dealing with the threat of severe weather in our boroughs.

Most of the weekend is dry. However, there is a very low chance of afternoon pop-up showers and storms on both days. As of right now, you are good to go with whatever your plans are. Just be aware ...