The National Weather Service is warning of scattered showers and thunderstorms developing across northern New York by early this afternoon with possible stronger storms capable of producing hail up to one inch in diameter and localized wind gusts to 50 mph.

Strong winds with the storms could cause isolated power outages and a few tree limbs to be blown down, weather forecasters say. They also warn of lightning and the potential for locally heavy downpours.

The threat will decrease tonight, but some storms could linger into the evening. Some patchy fog could develop overnight, with lows near 50 degrees.

There is a 30 percent chance of showers developing Saturday night, but skies will be mostly clear through Monday night. Meanwhile under sunny skies, temps will reach a high near 72 degrees Saturday.

Sunday, we can look forward to sunny skies and highs near 80.

The clear skies through Monday night give way to clouds and the chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Today: A slight chance of showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind between 8 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind between 6 and 9 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light north wind.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.