Stormy Weather To Arrive In Hudson Valley As Heat Wave Ends: NWS

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The oppressive heat is expected to come to an end late Wednesday, then the region will experience a bout of stormy weather.

The National Weather Service has heat advisories in effect for the Hudson Valley through 8 p.m. Wednesday, and it cautions that the humidity could make it feel around 100 degrees.

Christina Speciale, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany, said there is a chance for isolated thunderstorms in the mid-Hudson Valley area today.

On Thursday, widespread rain will be moving in, and it will become moderate to heavy as the day progresses, she said.

“We are keeping an eye on the potential for flooding,” Speciale said. “We have been dry lately, and that could mitigate the effects.”

Approximately 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, according to Speciale, with flooding a particular concern in low lying and poor drainage areas.

The southern portion of the Hudson Valley region, closer to New York City, is expected to get the heaviest rainfall, she added.

Thursday will be much cooler than it has been, with temperatures in the 70s, though it will remain muggy.

Thunderstorms are possible through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

On Friday, it will be about 70 degrees, but it will be much less humid. Saturday is also expected to be very pleasant, with highs in the mid to upper 70s.

“It will feel like a world of difference,” Speciale said. “At night on Friday and Saturday, it will be a good opportunity to open windows and let cool air into homes.”

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

This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday: Rain likely before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

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

This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 6 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.