Albany, NY – Eastern New York is set to experience scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, potentially leading to locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service in Albany, NY, slow-moving thunderstorms are expected, with high rainfall rates posing risks of nuisance flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas.
The storms are forecast to continue through the afternoon and evening, with ponding of water in vulnerable areas. Tomorrow and Friday look somewhat drier but will remain hot and humid, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s.
The National Weather Service warns that heat index values may approach or exceed heat advisory criteria (95°F) from Thursday through Saturday in some lower-elevation areas. Locally heavy rain is possible again this weekend, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely on both Saturday and Sunday.
Residents are advised to stay alert for potential flash flooding and to avoid driving through flooded areas. The Weather Prediction Center’s Excessive Rainfall Outlook indicates a slight to marginal risk of flash floods in Eastern New York and Western New England today.
Looking ahead, the region’s weather will remain unsettled, with periodic showers and thunderstorms expected into early next week. Temperatures are forecast to stay in the mid-80s to low 90s, accompanied by high humidity levels. Stay updated with the latest weather alerts and take necessary precautions to stay safe during severe weather conditions.
