Albany, NY –Strong winds and a slight chance of afternoon showers could stir up trouble in Albany today, with gusts reaching up to 32 mph and skies staying mostly cloudy.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a 20% chance of showers begins after 1 p.m. Sunday, with daytime highs around 62°F. Winds will blow from the west at 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, occasionally gusting over 30 mph. The unsettled start gives way to a sunny and much warmer Monday and Tuesday, with highs climbing to 72°F and 81°F respectively.
Conditions shift again midweek. By Wednesday, temperatures in Albany are expected to spike near 89°F before thunderstorms move in Thursday afternoon. The NWS says scattered storms and a 40% chance of rain are likely Thursday after 2 p.m., with rain chances increasing to 60% Thursday night and continuing into Friday.
Travelers and residents should be alert for changing conditions, especially during the late-week warmup. Keep devices charged, check forecasts frequently, and prepare for possible downpours or lightning.
Storm chances continue through Saturday, with more showers possible and highs remaining in the upper 70s. Updates are expected as the storm pattern develops.
