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Heavy Storms Make Their Way Through Westchester

This story has been updated.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A band of drenching rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning strikes, made its way through the area just in time for the Thursday evening commute.

Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour occurred in some areas.

But the storms are providing relief from the weeklong heat wave. Temperatures dropped from the upper 80s into the mid-70s as the thunderstorms hit the area, according to the weather service. 

Storms may continue into the evening and night-time, with patchy fog possible. 

The relief won't last for long. For Friday, temperatures will be back in the upper 80s under a bright sun. 

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