More Strong Storms Expected In The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — More showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday across the region, and the National Weather Service issued a hazardous outlook for the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon and evening. The main threats again include damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.

However, the risk is greatest west of the Hudson River.

"The showers and storms should be less widespread, and less likely to be severe than what we saw on Monday," said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather.

Overnight, lightning, thunder and downpours brought from half-an-inch to 2 inches of much-needed rain to the Hudson Valley and caused power outages across the region, particularly in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties, where about 800 customers were still without power Tuesday morning.

The lines of storms reached from South Carolina to Ontario, AccuWeather reported.

Air travel was significantly disrupted on Monday due to severe weather, with flights canceled across the metro area. "Disruptions will continue on Tuesday," said Allison Finch, AccuWeather digital journalist.

The Weather Prediction Center has the Hudson Valley ranked at Marginal Risk for Excessive Rainfall Tuesday. Persistent rain has the potential to produce localized flooding, especially in poor drainage and urban areas.

Looking ahead, there will be yet another chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, and then again next weekend. Locally heavy rain is possible during thunderstorms. The primary threat will be heavy rain. Isolated flash flooding is possible should storms repeatedly track over the same area, the National Weather Service said.

Here is the 6-day (in case you have plans for a long Fourth of July holiday weekend) forecast based on Rockland County:

• Tuesday - Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
• Tonight - Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
• Wednesday - Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
• Wednesday Night - Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
• Thursday - Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Thursday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
• Friday - Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
• Friday Night - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
• Saturday - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
• Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
• Sunday - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
• Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

The next 48 hours at a glance: