Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms In Hudson Valley Forecast: What To Expect

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The weekend is expected to bring a significant period of rainfall, along with the chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Michael Main, a meteorologist based in the National Weather Service’s Albany office, said rain is expected to arrive in the region late on Friday.

Locally heavy rain is likely Friday night into Saturday as “intensifying low pressure passes through,” according to a weather alert issued Thursday.

Main estimates the region could get 1.25 to 1.75 inches of rain before the precipitation tapers off Saturday afternoon.

“The rain will be pretty steady, and heavy at times,” Main said. “It would not be surprising to see nuisance ponding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.”

Significant flooding is not expected, however, according to Main.

There could be some thunderstorms Friday night and into Saturday, though the National Weather Service is not expecting any severe thunderstorms in the Hudson Valley, Main said.

Sunday appears to be the best day of the weekend for outdoor activities.

“Sunday looks better than Saturday - there will be some showers still around on Sunday, but it won’t be a washout,” Main said.

Temperatures will remain on the cool side this weekend, with Friday being the warmest day, with highs around the mid-70s. It will be cooler on Saturday, and by Sunday, the high temperatures will only be in the upper 60s, according to Main.

Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Thursday Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Thursday Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.