STORM WATCH: Mix of sun and clouds in the Hudson Valley; tracking afternoon thunderstorm chance

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TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds. Most of the day is dry, but a brief strong to severe thunderstorm is possible after 2 p.m. and through 8 p.m. this evening. There will not be many storms, but any isolated one that pops up may have wind gusts over 40 mph and small hail in addition to brief heavy rain. Highs around 85 degrees and noticeably humid. UV Index: 7 (high). Boaters: Use caution for that stray afternoon thunderstorm chance. Otherwise, fine conditions on the Hudson River and Long Island Sound. TONIGHT: Brief shower or thunderstorm risk ends by 8 p.m. Partly cloudy overnight with lows around 65 degrees. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, very warm and humid with highs around 86 degrees. Lows near 69 degrees. WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. A few strong thunderstorms are possible in the evening. Highs around 92 degrees. Feels like: Upper 90s. Lows near 67 degrees. THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs around 78 degrees. Lows near 64 degrees. FRIDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs around 78 degrees. Lows near 65 degrees. SATURDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a couple of showers possible through the day, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Highs around 80 degrees. Lows near 65 degrees. SUNDAY: A few showers during the early morning. Then, becoming mainly sunny. Highs around 83 degrees. Lows near 65 degrees. "