Tranquil weather in NYC area for Father's Day weekend, official start of summer. Get the First Alert Forecast.

Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.

Rain returns to the forecast to kick off the work week, however.

Father's Day forecast

For Father's Day, it looks like an overall decent day for Dad. Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with a slim chance of a shower or two in the afternoon.

Highs will be on the warm side, topping out in the low to mid 80s. Humidity levels will generally remain low for most of the day, followed by increasing levels towards sunset.

Summer officially begins on Sunday at 4:24 a.m.

Rain returns Monday  

Following a beautiful weekend, wet weather returns for Monday. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

While the severe thunderstorm risk will be at a level 1 out of 5, isolated severe storms may develop.

The greatest concern comes from heavy rain throughout the day, which could lead to flash flooding.

The bulk of activity is likely between the late morning hours of Monday into the overnight hours. Overall, 1-2 inches of rain may fall.