Hudson Valley Weather: Storm System To Bring Rain, Winds Up To 50MPH, Possible Thunderstorms

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Heavy rain, high winds and even possible thunderstorms are in the forecast for later this week.

Today and Thursday during the day will be sunny and warmer, with highs in the 40s.

Rain arrives on Thursday night, and it is expected to last into Friday afternoon. Friday will be warm for this time of the year, with highs reaching into the mid-50s, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a wind advisory which includes portions of east central and eastern New York. The advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Saturday. According to the advisory, winds could gust up to 50 miles per hour Thursday night through Friday evening.

“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,” the advisory says.

The highest wind gusts will be across higher elevations, but all areas are expected to get widespread gusty winds, especially Friday.

“Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles,” the advisory notes.

The National Weather Service in Albany reports the rainfall will be heavy at times, and the “magnitude of wind gusts will lead to the potential for power outages and property damage due to downed trees, limbs, and power lines.”

The National Weather Service in New York anticipates about an inch of rain will fall. Combined with warmer temperatures, any snow on the ground will likely melt, according to meteorologists.

After the system passes, the weekend is expected to be dry in the Hudson Valley. High temperatures on Saturday will reach into the upper 30s, while Sunday is expected to get up to the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service.

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

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 a.m. Low around 41. Breezy, with a southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature rising to near 53 by 8 a.m., then falling to around 41 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

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

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 39. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.