Here Is When To Expect Thunderstorms Today In The Hudson Valley

This morning is the quiet before the possible storm this afternoon. Sometime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. showers and thunderstorms are expected to breakout across the Hudson Valley and some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties for Tuesday afternoon.

After the stormy weather moves through early Wednesday, we're looking at beautiful three days of weather through Friday. But unfortunately, as of right now, the weather for the upcoming weekend doesn't look great.

Lots of clouds and some rain is in the forecast, especially for Sunday. Saturday appears partly sunny with about a 40 percent chance of rain showers.

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Here is the updated weather forecast for the lower Hudson Valley:

Tuesday: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

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

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Written by Brian McCready, with additional reporting by Michael Woyton/Patch Staff.

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