Albany, N.Y. – Residents in the Capital Region should prepare for unsettled weather beginning Wednesday, with rounds of showers and possible thunderstorms expected to stretch into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, showers are likely by Wednesday afternoon, with heavier downpours possible Wednesday night. Rain could reach up to three-quarters of an inch, raising the risk of slick roads across Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties. Winds will stay light, but brief gusts may accompany storms.
The region will catch a brief break Thursday under partly sunny skies before clouds and moisture return. Friday looks dry and warm, with highs near 82, but the weekend brings another round of storm chances. Scattered thunderstorms could develop Saturday night, intensifying by Sunday with a 50 percent chance of rain across the Hudson Valley and into the Berkshires.
Drivers should plan for reduced visibility during heavy rain and allow extra travel time during the midweek commute. Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items and remain alert for localized flooding in poor drainage areas.
Unsettled conditions could linger into early next week, with more showers possible Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 64. Heavy rain possible.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 77. Dry conditions.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, warm with a high near 82.
- Saturday: Sunny day, storms possible late. High near 85.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 81.
