Rensselaer, NY – Flooded creeks and soaked roadways are still a threat in eastern New York, as a Flood Watch stays active through 3 p.m. Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, excessive rainfall may trigger flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly along creeks and poor drainage zones. Areas impacted include the Capital District, parts of the Catskills, and key stretches like I-90 near Rensselaer and Albany. Residents are urged to avoid travel on vulnerable roadways and to monitor alerts.
Looking ahead, Sunday [June 8] brings a return to humid conditions with patchy fog early and temperatures rising into the low 80s by afternoon. Showers may reappear after 11 p.m., introducing a wet pattern that stretches into the start of the workweek.
Monday stays mostly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers and highs in the upper 70s. The real downpour risk arrives Monday night into Tuesday, with an 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms. Flash flooding is not expected again, but commuters should prepare for slippery roads and possible delays.
The next stretch of dry weather arrives Wednesday, with highs pushing into the low 80s and mostly sunny skies continuing into Thursday and Friday.
🌤 Five-Day Weather Forecast for Rensselaer, NY
- Saturday (June 7): Showers and storms early; Flood Watch until 3 PM. High near 75°F.
- Sunday (June 8): Fog early, then mostly sunny. High 81°F. Showers late night.
- Monday (June 9): Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers. High 76°F.
- Tuesday (June 10): Rain and thunderstorms likely after 2 PM. High 74°F.
- Wednesday (June 11): Mostly sunny. High 79°F.
- Thursday (June 12): Sunny and warm. High near 83°F.
