Albany, N.Y. – Dangerous heat and the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms will grip eastern New York through Tuesday, prompting advisories and weather alerts across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday for the Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, and Connecticut River Valley, with heat index values soaring to 95–99°F. Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid 90s, with limited overnight cooling. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and use air conditioning if possible.
By Monday afternoon, a cold front will move into the state, colliding with the hot, humid air mass and triggering scattered thunderstorms. The western Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley face the greatest potential for damaging wind gusts over 58 mph, with a marginal risk of isolated severe storms.
On Tuesday, that threat shifts southeast, with the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and parts of western Massachusetts likely to see stronger storms by the afternoon. Localized power outages and downed limbs are possible during peak storm hours.
Storm chances decrease midweek, but residents should stay alert for new advisories.
