HUDSON VALLEY, NY — (UPDATE) A severe thunderstorm watch for western portions of the Hudson Valley region is in effect until 9 p.m. Monday, with the potential for damaging winds.
Scattered gusts of up to 75 miles per hour are possible, along with hail and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service.
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The region's chances for thunderstorms today are increasing, particularly in western areas of the Hudson Valley, according to meteorologists.
The National Weather Service said it is anticipating a round of thunderstorms with the potential for heavy rain late Monday afternoon and into the evening.
"Strong to damaging winds are the primary threat with any storms," the National Weather Service said.
It predicts the likeliest timeframe for severe weather will be after 4 p.m. The chance for precipitation today is around 30 percent.
High temperatures this afternoon will reach around 90 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect for southern areas of the Hudson Valley until 7 p.m., with heat index values of up to 95 degrees.
The combined high temperatures and humidity may cause heat-related illnesses, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are urged to seek out air conditioning if possible.
A hazardous weather outlook alert has been issued due to the heat and storm potential.
"In addition to the heat, showers and thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening as a frontal system approaches," the National Weather Service said. "The area is in a Marginal Risk for both severe weather and excessive rainfall, with the primary threats damaging winds and isolated flash flooding."
Any storms are expected to clear out by Tuesday. The rest of the week is predicted to be somewhat cooler. Daytime highs for Tuesday through Friday in the Hudson Valley will reach into the 80s.
Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: A chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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