Severe Thunderstorms Possible In Hudson Valley: Here's When, What To Know

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Thunderstorms are possible in the Hudson Valley region late Tuesday, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather Service’s New York office predicts thunderstorms could impact the region, mainly north and west of New York City, late this afternoon and into the evening.

“A few storms may be severe and produce damaging wind gusts,” the National Weather Service said. “Be ready to move indoors if warnings are issued!”

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued Tuesday afternoon for parts of eastern New York until 10 p.m.

As of 4:30 p.m., the watch included Ulster and Dutchess counties in the Hudson Valley region.

The National Weather Service’s Albany office reports the main threat is damaging wind gusts.

It anticipates the timing of showers and thunderstorms in the mid-Hudson Valley to be before 10 p.m., noting “some of the storms could be severe.”

The warm weather will continue in the coming days, with highs on Wednesday and Thursday in the 80s, and in the upper 70s on Friday. There is a chance for showers or thunderstorms throughout the workweek, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday is expected to be dry, with cooler temperatures, reaching around 70 degrees, forecasters said.

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

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

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

This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday: A chance of showers before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.