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Thunderstorms possible in St. Lawrence County today; weekend looks good

Posted 6/1/18

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the North Country this afternoon, and the National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook for St. Lawrence County. A …

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Thunderstorms possible in St. Lawrence County today; weekend looks good

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the North Country this afternoon, and the National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook for St. Lawrence County.

A few stronger storms are possible, forecasters say, which could produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning will also be a concern for all outdoor activities this afternoon into this evening. Activity is expected to diminish by the late evening hours ending the threat of hazardous weather.

There is possible patchy fog development in the typically fog prone spots, especially in any areas that see heavy rainfall in thunderstorms this afternoon.

High temperatures today are expected to be in the mid 80s, cooling to around 60 under cloudy skies tonight.

Passage of cold front tonight will provide cooler and drier conditions for the weekend, with high temperatures Saturday mainly in the 70s, closer to seasonal normals, with a mix of sun and clouds Saturday, especially by the afternoon, and clearing Sunday ,according to the forecast..

The NWS forecast for the St. Lawrence Valley and northwestern Adirondacks:

• Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 7 mph.

• Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

• Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 7 mph.

• Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

• Tuesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

• Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

• Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 7 mph.

• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.