STORM WATCH: Heavy rain, gusty winds for the Hudson Valley overnight

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Brian Fitzgerald is tracking heavy rain and gusty winds overnight for the Hudson Valley.

News 12 Staff

Apr 18, 2022, 11:10 AM

Updated 913 days ago

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Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Brian Fitzgerald is tracking heavy rain and gusty winds overnight for the Hudson Valley.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Westchester and Rockland counties from 10 p.m. through Tuesday morning.
A wind advisory was issued for Westchester until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Periods of moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds will impact the region during the overnight hours. There is a chance of some wintry weather well north and west in western Ulster County. Temperatures will be in the low-40s.
Tuesday morning will see the last of rain showers ahead of a windy afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the low-50s.
Wednesday's forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the upper-50s.
Thursday could see a few showers under mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low-60s.

NEXT: A quick-hitting storm overnight with gusty winds and heavy rain. Then a few showers possible Thursday and early Saturday. 
ALERTS:
WESTERN ULSTER ONLY - WINTER STORM WARNING - for a period of wet snow. Close call on how impactful that gets north and west. Some of the information this morning changes that to rain, but it highlights slippery conditions in the area. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE CASE FOR ALMOST ALL OF THE HUDSON VALLEY.
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING - at the Sound Shore from Midnight tonight to 4 a.m. tomorrow. 
WIND ADVISORY - Southern Westchester - gusts 40 to 45 mph possible
FORECAST:
TONIGHT: STORM WATCH -- Periods of moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds. Some wintry weather well north and west in Western Ulster County. Lows around 41. 
TUESDAY: Last of any rain showers end by around 7 a.m. Sun and clouds - windy into the afternoon with a stray sprinkle or flurry. Highs around 53. Lows around 40. 
WEDNESDAY: Sunny - highs around 57. Lows around 42. 
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Highs around 62. Lows around 50. 
FRIDAY: EARTH DAY! Sun and clouds - warmer. Highs around 68. Lows around 47. 
SATURDAY: An early shower, then sun and clouds. Highs around 63. Lows around 48. 
SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 63. Lows around 48.