Overcast
69°F
Overcast

Feels like 71°F

9:53am EDT -- August 17, 2026

Temperature Since Midnight
High: 69°F   
Low: 66°F

Humidity: 95%   Dew Point: 67°F
Wind: NW 1 mph   Gusts: None
Pressure: 29.86 in ( Steady )
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Ceiling: 900 ft
Sky Covered: 98%

0.00 in
( Storm: 0.08 in )
Month: 2.28 in    Year: 30.01 in

0.0 in
( Storm: 0.0 in )
Month: 0.0 in    Season: 0.0 in

Conditions update every five minutes.

Latest Observations
Humidity: 95%   
Dew Point: 67°F
Wind: NW 1 mph   
Gusts: None
Pressure: 29.86 in ( Steady )
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Ceiling: 900 ft
Sky Covered: 98%
Precipitation
0.00 in  
( Storm: 0.08 in )
Month: 2.28 in  
Year: 30.01 in
Snowfall
0.0 in  
( Storm: 0.0 in )
Month: 0.0 in  
Season: 0.0 in

Conditions update every five minutes.

Short-Term Forecast

A quick, focused look at conditions
over the next few hours.

The Next Six Hours

10:00am

Partly Sunny

72°F

Partly Sunny

POP: 0%

S 4 mph

11:00am

Partly Sunny

73°F

Partly Sunny

POP: 0%

S 4 mph

12:00pm

Showers

75°F

Showers

POP: 12%

S 3 mph

1:00pm

Isolated Showers

77°F

Isolated Showers

POP: 18%

S 3 mph

2:00pm

Isolated Storms

79°F

Isolated Storms

POP: 31%

S 2 mph

3:00pm

Isolated Storms

79°F

Isolated Storms

POP: 43%

NW 2 mph

What to Expect Ahead

 Forecast Takeaway

Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures rising into the upper-70s this afternoon.

Typically we would expect a high temperature near 82°F and low temperature around 61°F for today, with sunset at 7:54pm.

Updates will appear here as conditions change.

36-Hour Forecast & Maps

A quick look at near‑term forecast,
radar, and satellite trends

In the Near‑Term

Full Forecast

Today: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Local Radar & Northeast Satellite

Albany (NY) Radar
Northeast Infrared Satellite

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Environmental Conditions

A closer look at the air and allergen environment

Today's Pollen

Low-Medium
2.9
Top Allergens
Ragweed, Grasses and Nettle
Symptom Outlook

Mild symptoms may occur for those with strong sensitivities.

Pollen Allergy Forecast

Current Air Quality

Good
19
Primary Pollutant
Ozone
Symptom Outlook

Air quality poses little to no risk for most individuals.

Air Quality Forecast

Climate Snapshot

A quick snapshot of today in the seasonal cycle

Normals & Records

Today's Normals

82°F    61°F

Today's Records

97°F    40°F

Additional normals and records can
be found in the Climate Central section.

Astronomical Data

Sunrise & Sunset

6:04am   7:54pm

Moonrise & Moonset

11:40am  9:58pm

Daylight length is 13 hours and 50 minutes
Waxing Crescent Phase (22% illuminated)

Seasonal Countdown

Countdown to Autumn

Autumn begins September 22nd at 8:04pm EDT.

Tracking the days until the next season begins.