Hudson Valley Weather: Cooler Temps, Rain Potential This Week

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Hurricane Erin is not expected to have significant effects on the region, though meteorologists are monitoring the potential for minor flooding along the Hudson River.

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center is warning that Erin is expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. during the next several days. The storm is expected to be pushed out to sea without making landfall in the U.S.

Kevin Lipton, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service based in Albany, said he doesn’t anticipate the storm will negatively impact the Hudson Valley.

Meteorologists are monitoring potential tidal effects on the Hudson River, however, according to Lipton.

“It could lead to higher than normal (water) levels on Tuesday through Thursday, we are keeping an eye on it,” Lipton said, on Monday. “We can’t rule out minor flooding near the Hudson River on Wednesday to Thursday, but we currently don’t have any watches or warnings in effect.”

The same frontal system which is expected to push the hurricane out to sea could bring rain to the Hudson Valley region on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Lipton.

“It is still just a chance for rain right now,” Lipton said. “It is getting dry out there, and rain is needed.”

Overall, Hudson Valley residents can expect a cool and mostly dry week ahead.

“The heat is gone, and it will be comfortable all week - it will be a good time to turn off air conditioners and sleep with the windows open,” Lipton said.

High temperatures during the daytime this week will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s, with low humidity, according to forecasters.

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

This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light north wind.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

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

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 74. East wind around 8 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.