Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Southeast NY: NWS

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for southeast New York for this weekend due to the possibility of severe thunderstorms.

According to the National Weather Service, an approaching cold front will be capable of producing thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening across the area.

“There is a chance that some of the storms could become severe, with damaging winds the main threat,” the National Weather Service said.

Both showers and “strong to severe” thunderstorms are possible beginning Saturday afternoon, with hail also possible.

The likeliest timeframe for potential storms is between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to forecasters.

“Stay weather aware and when thunder roars, head indoors!” the National Weather Service said.

High temperatures on Saturday will reach into the low to mid- 90s, while Sunday is expected to reach into the upper 80s.

There is a “slight” chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are the forecast details for the Mid-Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Here are the forecast details for the lower Hudson Valley area via the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 10 mph.