Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Dutchess, Ulster Counties

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms in Dutchess and Ulster counties this afternoon and evening. Then take a look at the nighttime lows those storms will be ushering in.

The hazardous weather outlook says:

Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible ahead of a cold front this afternoon into tonight. The main threats for any severe thunderstorms will be damaging winds of 58 mph or greater and or hail the size of quarters or larger. Locally heavy rainfall is possible which may causing ponding on roadways or low lying areas.

"The thunderstorms will target locations that were spared by the severe weather at midweek, which focused on the Northeast's Interstate 95 corridor," said Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist.

But after that, things are looking lovely. The NWS says:

• Friday- Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Friday Night- Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Saturday- Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Saturday Night And Sunday- Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
• Sunday Night And Monday- Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.