CURRENTLY TRACKING: Fall-like conditions prevail through Friday before thunderstorms return later Friday night and last through Saturday morning.

The air quality alert has been extended, when the smoke will finally clear here.

It's a humid week in The Bronx with daily chances for storms returning tomorrow. We'll let you know the best chance for dry time.

The real relief comes this weekend, when we return to more seasonable temperature and less humidity. Highs will be in the mid-80s, and humidity will still be noticeable but less oppressive.