Rensselaer, NY – Residents should keep their umbrellas close as scattered showers and thunderstorms are set to move through the region, potentially disrupting commutes and outdoor activities before sunshine returns for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, the most likely period for wet weather begins Wednesday afternoon. There is a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. across Rensselaer County. Drivers along I-90 and other local roadways should exercise caution during the afternoon commute as conditions could change rapidly. New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, but thunderstorms could produce locally higher totals. The threat of showers will continue into Wednesday night.
For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms could linger between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. before conditions begin to improve. Skies will become partly cloudy Thursday night, setting the stage for a much drier and sunnier end to the week.
Friday is shaping up to be a beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 81 degrees. This favorable weather pattern is expected to hold through the weekend, offering a great opportunity for any outdoor plans. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 84, while Sunday warms up further with partly sunny skies and a high around 88. The pleasant weather is expected to kick off the next work week, with a forecast high of 94 degrees under mostly sunny skies on Monday.
Here is a look at the five-day forecast:
WEDNESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. High: 81°F
THURSDAY: A slight chance of T-storms, then partly cloudy. High: 82°F
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 81°F
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 84°F
SUNDAY: Partly sunny. High: 88°F
