Drought Conditions: Southeast's Work Week Weather

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According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Rockland, Westchester and a bit of Orange County are experiencing moderate drought conditions, as is Long Island, and most of New York is classified as abnormally dry.

The Drought Monitor reports they're seeing declining streamflows and a lack of rain over the past 90 days (less than half of normal) across much of the Northeast.

Locally, rain could come Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday -- but even then the chances are low.

"The heat will hold for Sunday and into Monday, when we actually may see some humidity levels rise just a bit," said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. "As we move into Tuesday and Wednesday, it appears like the humidity will rise… and we’ll have a chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Something we could certainly use. Our drought situation continues to worsen…"

Here's the forecast from the National Weather Service for Putnam County:

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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