Patchy Smoke
71°F
Patchy Smoke

Feels like 74°F

4:08pm EDT -- July 18, 2026

Temperature Since Midnight
High: 72°F   
Low: 61°F

Humidity: 97%   Dew Point: 70°F
Wind: SW 1 mph   Gusts: None
Pressure: 29.68 in ( Falling)
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 2.00 mi
Ceiling: 900 ft
Sky Covered: 99%

0.31 in
( Storm: 0.31 in )
Month: 1.66 in    2026: 18.70 in

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

Conditions update every five minutes.

Latest Observations
Humidity: 97%   
Dew Point: 70°F
Wind: SW 1 mph   
Gusts: None
Pressure: 29.68 in ( Falling )
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 2.00 mi
Ceiling: 900 ft
Sky Covered: 99%
Precipitation
0.31 in  
( Storm: 0.31 in )
Month: 1.66 in  
2026: 18.70 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 look at the weather for the next several hours

Next Six Hours

5:00pm

Chance of Storms

76°F

Chance of Storms

POP: 100%

S 11 mph

7:00pm

Chance of Storms

74°F

Chance of Storms

POP: 93%

SSW 9 mph

9:00pm

Chance of Storms

72°F

Chance of Storms

POP: 66%

SSW 8 mph

11:00pm

Isolated Storms

70°F

Isolated Storms

POP: 22%

SW 7 mph

What to Expect Ahead

 Strong Storms Possible This Afternoon

Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. A few storms may be strong to potentially severe, with some containing damaging wind.

Check back here for updates.

SPC Severe Weather Risk Map

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

This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Widespread smoke, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Patchy smoke before 8pm. Low around 60. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Local Radar & Northeast Satellite

Albany (NY) Radar
Northeast Infrared Satellite

Click on image thumbnails to enlarge.

Environmental Conditions

A closer look at the air and allergen environment

Today's Pollen

Medium
5.2
Top Allergens
Grasses
Symptom Outlook

Those with allergies may notice typical seasonal symptoms.

Pollen Allergy Forecast

Current Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
126
Primary Pollutant
Fine Particles
Symptom Outlook

Health effects possible for all individuals; avoid outdoor exertion.

Air Quality Forecast

Climate Snapshot

A quick snapshot of today in the seasonal cycle

Normals & Records

Today's Normals

84°F   63°F

Today's Records

100°F   46°F

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

Astronomical Data

Sunrise & Sunset

5:33am   8:29pm

Moonrise & Moonset

10:32am  10:52pm

Daylight length is 14 hours and 56 minutes
Waxing Crescent Phase (18% illuminated)

Seasonal Countdown

Countdown to Autumn

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

Tracking the days until the next season begins.