Rensselaer County residents should prepare for a stormy Saturday as showers and thunderstorms move into the Capital Region, threatening weekend plans. Football games, outdoor events, and travel could be disrupted by periods of heavy rain and thunder through the day. Drivers along Route 9 and I-90 may face slick roads and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, rain chances spike to 80% Saturday with storms possible after 11 a.m. Temperatures will top out near 77 degrees. Localized downpours may bring up to half an inch of rain, with ponding possible on low-lying roads. Winds will remain light but could briefly gust during thunderstorms.
Saturday night stays unsettled, with showers likely into the evening before tapering off. By Sunday, conditions improve, with partly sunny skies and highs near 73. Rain chances remain low, though an isolated shower cannot be ruled out.
Residents planning weekend travel should allow extra time, especially Saturday afternoon. Keep devices charged in case of power interruptions, and consider moving outdoor activities to Sunday when drier weather returns.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday bring bright sunshine with highs near 71–75 degrees. Midweek holds onto the pleasant pattern, giving the Capital Region a welcome stretch of dry weather.
Warnings remain in effect for Saturday, and more updates could follow if storm intensity increases.
Five Day Forecast for Rensselaer, NY:
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 77.
- Sunday: Chance of showers early, then mostly sunny, high near 73.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 71.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 75.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high near 73.
