Hudson Valley Forecast: Hazardous Outlooks Issued

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The National Weather Service has issued hazardous outlooks across the region.

For Dutchess and Ulster counties: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon into tonight. There is also a marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday into Wednesday night ahead of a cold front. The main threat would be damaging winds of 58 mph or greater.

In addition to the severe weather potential, locally heavy rain could cause ponding of water on roadways and standing water in low-lying areas. Isolated to scattered flash flooding may occur if
thunderstorms repeatedly move over the same areas.

For Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties: A few thunderstorms may be strong to severe late Wednesday with possible damaging winds and large hail.

The thunderstorms are part of several wet days, with a little bit of a break possible Thursday morning.

• Tuesday night - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Wednesday - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
• Wednesday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Thursday - A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Thursday Night - A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
• Friday - A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
• Friday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
• Saturday - Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
• Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

If you're headed to the beach for a September weekend, be careful of rip currents.

"Stormy conditions are anticipated to agitate Atlantic waters along the East Coast of the U.S. later this week and this weekend," said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

Meanwhile, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season continues to run well ahead of the average pace, though behind 2020. An average hurricane season produces 14.4 named storms, Sosnowski said. "The season is just past the halfway point, and already 14 named tropical storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger) are in the books for 2021."