WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Westchester County

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeastern New York - which includes Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties - mainly because of the possibility of flooding on Tuesday.

Rains are not expected to end until later this evening, but Monday’s Flash Flood Watch, which was in effect early Tuesday was cancelled for the entire region. Besides the rain, temperatures will feel significantly cooler than normal as the highs will be stuck in the mid 50s.

The NWS lists Westchester County Airport as receiving 3.09 inches of rainfall since Monday, and Spring Valley in Rockland receiving 3 inches.

Wednesday looks to be mostly sunny, as highs will return to mid-60s, and possibly reach the 70s in some parts of the Hudson Valley. Thusday’s forecast appears to be similar, though there is a slight chance of showers returning Thursday evening in some areas.

“Wednesday we’ll see some major improvements, as sunshine and blue skies take over the Hudson Valley,” writes Hudson Valley Weather’s Bill Potter. “ We should also see highs push into the 70s, giving us a very welcome change of pace.”

Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.