The weather forecast for the Albany, NY area is looking quite unsettled for the upcoming days, with a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures on the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service, today will start off cloudy with showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, followed by some sunshine in the afternoon. There is a possibility of gusty winds and small hail with the thunderstorms in the afternoon, so residents are advised to stay indoors if possible. High temperatures will be in the mid-70s, with a south wind shifting to the west at 10-15 mph.
Tonight, the skies will clear up a bit, with partly cloudy conditions and lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds will pick up to 10-15 mph, bringing in cooler air for the overnight hours.
Looking ahead to Thursday, expect mostly cloudy skies with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s, with a north wind at 5-10 mph. The chance of rain is around 60 percent, so keep an umbrella handy.
Thursday night will bring more showers, with lows in the mid-40s and east winds around 10 mph. The chance of rain increases to 70 percent, so be prepared for wet weather overnight.
On Friday, the pattern of showers continues, with rain likely in the afternoon and cooler temperatures in the mid-50s. Northeast winds at 10 mph will bring in more moisture, with a 60 percent chance of rain throughout the day.
Friday night will see mostly cloudy conditions with showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows will drop to the lower 40s, with a 60 percent chance of rain lingering into the night.
As we head into the weekend, Saturday will bring partly sunny skies with a chance of showers in the afternoon and highs around 60. The chance of rain is 30 percent, so outdoor activities may still be possible with some planning.
Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and lows in the mid-40s. Sunday and Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy, with showers likely and highs around 60. The chance of rain increases to 60 percent, so be prepared for wet conditions.
Looking ahead to the start of the workweek, Monday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon and highs in the mid-60s. The chance of rain is 30 percent, so keep an eye on the forecast for any changes.
Monday night and Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers, with lows in the mid-40s and highs in the lower 70s. The weather pattern seems to be improving as we head into the middle of next week, so stay tuned for updates on the forecast.
Overall, residents of the Albany, NY area should be prepared for a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures in the coming days. Stay informed and stay safe!