Thunderstorms Possible Tuesday In Mid-Hudson Valley

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A weather system could bring some thunderstorms to parts of the mid-Hudson Valley.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties Tuesday.

There is a chance of mainly non-severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in the early evening.

Some of the thunderstorms will have small hail half an inch in diameter or less.

Winds could be gusty at 35 to 50 mph.

This is all in addition to an air quality alert over much of the region.

The alert is in effect until midnight Tuesday.

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for particulate matter.

When pollution levels are elevated, the state Department of Health recommends that people consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.

People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician.