T-Storms, Cooldown Forecast For Hudson Valley: Details Released

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The weekend brings a potential for severe thunderstorms, followed by a significant cooldown in temperatures in the Hudson Valley, according to the National Weather Service.

Christina Speciale, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany, said the rest of Friday has the potential for isolated, brief thunderstorms.

On Saturday, there is a higher chance of thunderstorms, and some could be strong to severe, according to Speciale.

The highs on Saturday will be in the 80s, and it is expected to be humid and summer-like.

Big changes come on Sunday, which will bring a significant cooldown, with temperatures cooling off to the upper 60s, a reminder that it’s still springtime, according to Speciale.

“Temperatures will be struggling to get into the 70s on Sunday, people will feel a big difference - it will be cooler and breezy,” Speciale said.

Sunday may bring isolated showers to the Hudson Valley region, primarily in the afternoon, she added.

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

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

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

This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 73. South wind around 8 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Areas of fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.