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Marginal Severe Weather Risk Through This Evening

Severe Weather Threat Thursday

Warm and Unsettled the Rest of the Work Week

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms from around Albany south through this evening. Damaging winds and/or large hail from any isolated severe storms are the primary hazards. Any damaging winds can result in downed trees or large tree branches.

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday. There a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much of the area Thursday afternoon into the evening, with the greatest risk from the Capital District north. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, with an isolated tornado also possible.

Temperatures remain warm the rest of the week and be above normal. However, there will be also be a chance for scattered showers and even thunderstorms most days this week as a boundary stalls nearby with a series of low pressure systems and upper level disturbances moving along it.