Rensselaer, NY – Hazy skies continue to blanket Rensselaer and much of eastern New York, with visibility and air quality concerns persisting through Tuesday. Temperatures remain warm and humidity is on the rise, setting the stage for scattered thunderstorms by Wednesday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, widespread haze will hold overnight and linger through much of Tuesday, with overnight lows in the low 60s and daytime highs pushing 89°F under partly sunny skies. Residents should expect continued haze into early Wednesday, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 11 a.m. Showers may be locally heavy but brief, and rainfall totals will generally stay below a tenth of an inch unless stronger storms develop.
Road conditions remain stable but may be impacted by patchy fog or reduced visibility in hazier areas overnight and early mornings. Those with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity. By Thursday, drier and sunnier weather returns, with highs in the low 80s and any lingering storms clearing out overnight.
Residents are advised to monitor weather alerts for potential storm warnings Wednesday and Thursday, limit non-essential outdoor activities during hazy periods, and keep windows closed overnight to reduce indoor haze.
Storm chances diminish late Thursday, with sunny and hot weather building for the end of the week. Updates will be issued if thunderstorm risk increases.
Five Day Forecast for Rensselaer, NY:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, widespread haze, high 89°F, calm wind.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms possible after 11 a.m., high 83°F, humid.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of afternoon storms, high 83°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 86°F, lows in the low 60s.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 89°F, overnight low 65°F.
