Thunderstorms, Showers On Tap For Hudson Valley: NWS

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — This afternoon brings the potential for thunderstorms and heavy rain to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Christina Speciale, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany, said the highest chance for storms is between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday.

“The atmosphere is currently very muggy, and primed for this type of weather,” Speciale said.

Storms could be severe, with the potential for flooding and damaging winds, she said.

On Saturday, there could be some additional showers and thunderstorms in the morning, but these will move to the northeast, bringing gradually clearing skies by Saturday afternoon, according to Speciale. Drier air will move in for the weekend. It will become less muggy and humid, making it more comfortable to be outside.

Sunday is looking to be a “really nice day,” Speciale said, with lower humidity and temperatures in the 70s.

“Sunday is the pick of the weekend for outdoor activities,” Speciale said.

Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service, as of Friday at noon:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph 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.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service, as of Friday at noon:

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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 77. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.