Rensselaer, New York – Thunderstorms could rattle Rensselaer County Saturday afternoon with gusty winds and heavy downpours, raising travel and outdoor safety concerns.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, strong storms are expected between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by showers into the night. Winds may gust up to 30 mph along the I-90 corridor, creating hazardous driving conditions and the risk of brief power outages. The chance of precipitation spikes to 80% Saturday evening, with new rainfall totals nearing an inch possible in isolated downpours.
The unsettled weather continues into Sunday and Monday. Showers remain likely Sunday afternoon and night, with additional rain pushing through Monday into early Tuesday. Monday night carries a 70% chance of rain, so residents are advised to check gutters and secure loose outdoor items ahead of time.
Temperatures remain springlike but fluctuate through midweek. Highs in the 70s on Saturday will cool to the mid-60s Monday and low 60s by Tuesday.
🔎 Five-Day Spring Forecast for Rensselaer County
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 74°F. Wind gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sunday: Showers likely. High near 63°F, low around 53°F.
- Monday: Rain likely by evening. High near 63°F, low around 51°F.
- Tuesday: Rain lingers. Cooler, with a high near 65°F.
- Wednesday: Partial clearing, chance of showers. High around 71°F.
