<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2aufI5_1FV9moX200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2aufI5_1FV9moX200" width="976" height="642" ><figcaption>Pedestrians carry umbrellas in the rain as they cross Madison Avenue along South Pearl Street on Sept. 17 in Albany. A nor'easter is expected to bring wind and rain to the Capital Region this weekend, with some tidal flooding possible in the lower Hudson Valley. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)</figcaption></figure>A nor'easter coinciding with high tide could cause minor flooding in the lower Hudson Valley, meteorologists say.While the storm was expected to be more severe further south into New York City and Long Island, the Hudson could rise by Saturday afternoon as far north as Poughkeepsie and Kingston, according to Joe Villani, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany. A flood advisory was in effect in the lower Hudson Valley along the river through 2 p.m. Sunday."If anyone's along the river, they might see the water come up," he said.Flooding was not expected further north into the Capital Region, but half an inch to an inch of rain and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph could make for a weekend soaking. Bands of rain are expected to hold off until Saturday evening and continue through Monday."It's not looking like the best weather weekend for outdoor plans," Villani said. "If people have outdoor plans, today's definitely the best day."Gov. Kathy Hochul's office released a statement about the storm on Friday morning, noting the primary concern was the combination of high-tide cycles and coastal flooding.A coastal flood warning was issued for New York City, the lower Mid-Hudson Valley, and Long Island. The worst flooding is expected along the south shore of Long Island, lower New York Harbor, the Bronx. Westchester and Nassau County near the Long Island Sound.Wind gusts could hit 60 mph in those parts of the state. Winds that strong are likely to bring down trees and power lines.Marine hazards are expected on both the Sound and the Atlantic.In the Capital Region, the recent cool autumn nights and warm sunny days will also flip, with cooler daytime temperatures and milder nights due to the rain and cloud cover. By the middle of next week, daytime temperatures are expected to be close to the 70s.<h2>Subscribe</h2>There's more to Albany with the Times Union. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Weekend nor'easter could bring flooding to Hudson Valley.</div></body>

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A nor'easter coinciding with high tide could cause minor flooding in the lower Hudson Valley, meteorologists say. While the storm was expected to be more severe further south into New York City and Long Island, the Hudson could rise by Saturday afternoon as far north as Poughkeepsie and Kingston, according to Joe Villani, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany. A flood advisory was in effect in the lower Hudson Valley along the river through 2 p.m. Sunday.

Weekend nor'easter could bring flooding to Hudson Valley

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A nor'easter coinciding with high tide could cause minor flooding in the lower Hudson Valley, meteorologists say. While the storm was expected to be more s

Weekend nor'easter could bring flooding to Hudson Valley

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