Nice Weekend, Then Heat Returns: Mid-Hudson Valley's Weather

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Enjoy the next couple of days because the heat is going to come back after the weekend. Meteorologists said that the weather pattern through Saturday means warm days, low humidity and noticeably cooler nights.

“It will be comfortable for construction crews, farmers, sports teams and anyone else heading to a county fair or enjoying outdoor activities,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydnynowski said.

However, there will be a shift in the jet stream next week that will bring warm, humid weather over the northeast, with a number of days with temperatures well into the upper 80s and lower 90s.

Here is the forecast for the weekend from the National Weather Service for the mid-Hudson Valley:

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light south wind.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Map: AccuWeather.com.