Albany, NY – Residents across the Hudson Valley are facing a dangerous weather double-header as a Flood Watch and Heat Advisory remain in effect through early Wednesday morning. Heavy downpours, sweltering heat, and potential flash flooding could disrupt travel and daily routines from Poughkeepsie to Glens Falls and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Flood Watch is active for Dutchess County, NY, and Litchfield County, CT, from 2 p.m. today until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Rainfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour, threatening localized flooding in low-lying and urban areas, especially where drainage is poor.
Meanwhile, a major Heat Advisory covers the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, and Glens Falls-Saratoga Springs areas until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90°F will combine with tropical humidity to push the heat index as high as 100°F. Poughkeepsie, Albany, and Springfield are among cities bracing for both dangerous heat and sudden storms.
Travelers are urged to avoid flooded roadways and limit strenuous outdoor activities. Use air conditioning if possible; fans alone may not prevent heat illness. Have a plan for power outages and charge mobile devices ahead of storms.
These hazardous conditions could trigger additional advisories overnight. Stay tuned for updates as more thunderstorms and dangerous heat persist into Wednesday.
