Rensselaer, NY – Thunderstorms will bring a soaking start to Sunday across Rensselaer County, kicking off a five-day stretch of persistent rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, showers and thunderstorms will begin after 2 p.m. Sunday with an 80% chance of rain. The high will reach near 65°F, and rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch or more. Gusty winds and lightning are possible, making travel hazardous—especially along Route 4 and I-90 during afternoon and evening hours.
Rain continues Sunday night into Monday, with showers likely and a 70% chance of precipitation. Motorists should plan for wet roads and reduced visibility during Monday’s morning and evening commutes. Tuesday brings the highest threat of the week with a 90% chance of rain—residents are urged to stay weather-aware and consider delaying non-essential travel.
By midweek, scattered showers are expected to linger through Wednesday night before skies begin to clear Thursday. Temperatures will hover in the mid-60s to upper 60s during the day, dropping to the low 50s at night.
Here’s your 5-day SPRING weather outlook for Rensselaer:
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 65°F
- Monday: Showers likely, high 65°F
- Tuesday: Showers, high 67°F (90% chance)
- Wednesday: Showers taper, high 71°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of showers, high near 66°F
