Local weather forecast:

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Heat Advisory for the Hudson River Valley for Fri., Aug. 12. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity levels may produce heat indices reaching or exceeding 100 degrees. The NWS warns heat illnesses are possible in these conditions, and drinking fluids is recommended.

Today: There is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday, and some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. The skies should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 89, and a low around 72.

FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS
SATURDAY: Showers and thunderstorms are also likely, Saturday, mainly after noon. Again, some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. It should be mostly cloudy Saturday, with a high near 88, and a low around 70.
SUNDAY: Showers and thunderstorms are likely again, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. It should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 83, and a low around 66.

Sunrise today: 6:01 a.m.
Sunset today: 7:59 p.m.


LENGTH OF THE DAY: 13 hours, 58 mins.


 PUBLIC MEETINGS

Today is the second Friday of the month.
WGXC suggests calling ahead to confirm time and location.
All numbers are in the 518 area code unless otherwise noted.

Hudson Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at Hudson City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-1030.