Scattered Thunderstorms Predicted For Hudson Valley: What To Expect

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The region could experience potentially severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, but the July 4th holiday is expected to be ideal for outdoor activities, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Thursday for southeast New York, including Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.

“There is potential for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts, this afternoon into evening,” the National Weather Service reports.

Michael Main, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany, said the timeline for potential showers and thunderstorms in the Hudson Valley region is between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. today.

“Not everyone will see a storm, but for those who do get a storm, there could be wind, hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning,” Main said.

Looking ahead, Independence Day is expected to be “beautiful,” according to Main, with no precipitation, low humidity, and highs in the low 80s. The holiday will be ideal for outdoor activities, from picnics to fireworks.

“It will be much less humid and a very nice, pleasant weather day,” Main said.

The rest of the holiday weekend is expected to be sunny and dry, with temperatures starting to rise. On Saturday, temperatures will be in the upper 80s, and for Sunday, they are expected to reach into the low 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

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

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night: A chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.