Summer Heat Continues; Severe Weather For Northeast

A large ridge of high pressure continues to bring summer heat and humidity to several sections of the country. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect across the Desert Southwest, southern Plains, Lower Mississippi Valley and a small part of the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are forecast for the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Albany International Airport (KALB)

Lat: 42.75°NLon: 73.8°WElev: 285ft.

Thunderstorm

85°F

29°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 9 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	21 Aug 3:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rensselaer NY

Severe T-storm Watch until August 21, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 21, 09:00pm

NOW until
9:00pm Wed

Severe T-storm Watch
This
Afternoon

Severe
Thunderstorms
High: 82 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
Low: 69 °F
Thursday

Isolated
Showers
High: 83 °F
Thursday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
High: 79 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 55 °F
Saturday

Sunny
High: 77 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Isolated showers between 9am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light west wind becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.