Rensselaer, NY – Rain returns to eastern New York Wednesday night, threatening travel across the Capital Region and cooling down summer-like highs by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, showers could begin late Wednesday evening with a 70% chance of steady rain developing after 2 a.m. into Thursday. South winds up to 9 mph may push heavier bands of rain along the I-90 and Route 9 corridors, especially impacting early Thursday commuters in Albany, Troy, and Rensselaer. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter inch are possible.
Temperatures will peak Wednesday around 75°F before falling to a cooler 69°F Thursday under cloudy skies and widespread rain. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel Thursday morning and prepare for possible ponding on roadways. Keep devices charged and allow extra travel time.
Thursday night stays damp, with a 40% chance of lingering showers before clearing into a partly sunny Friday with highs near 73°F. A stronger round of showers could return Saturday afternoon, with rain chances rising to 60%.
🌤️ Five-Day Summer Preview (Through Monday):
- Friday: Dry start with highs in the low 70s.
- Saturday: Showers likely after 2 p.m., partly sunny early.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of showers (30%), warmer with highs around 74°F.
More alerts may be issued as Wednesday’s system approaches. Stay tuned for updated advisories.
