Two Storms Could Hit As Week Ends: What To Expect In The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Get outside on Thursday, because rain is in the forecast for the following four days in the Hudson Valley.

AccuWeather forecasters predicted the precipitation will mostly arrive with two storms, the second one the stronger.

Hudson Valley Weather was cautious about the potential for a weak coastal storm Friday. "That track is still a bit uncertain, so we'll have updates as we get closer to the end of the week," said Bill Potter.

On Friday, rain and stiff winds could raise seas and surf in Long Island Sound, said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. "East to southeast winds along the mid-Atlantic coast will average 15-25 mph, but gusts will range between 30 and 50 mph at the storm’s peak late this week."

A portion of the mid-Atlantic coast would likely be hit with a second round of strong winds, rough surf, above-normal tides and beach erosion Sunday night, he said.

"Travel in the upper portion of the mid-Atlantic and New England could be a mess from Sunday night to Monday if an atmospheric river develops and fully engages with the storm," he said. "Only if the storm is slow to strengthen might much of the mid-Atlantic be spared the heaviest rain and strongest winds. In that case, New England may still be in the storm's full fury."

Here's the forecast based on southern Westchester County, from the National Weather Service:

• Wednesday night - Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday - Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
• Thursday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
• Friday - Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Friday Night - Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
• Saturday - Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
• Saturday Night - Showers likely. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
• Sunday - Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
• Sunday Night - Rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
• Monday - Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
• Monday Night - Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.