"Uncommon Phenomenon" Brings Wild Weather Shift To Hudson Valley

An "uncommon phenomenon" is bringing a "sudden" weather change this week across the Hudson Valley.

Hudson Valley Weather expert Ben Noll says residents are going to deal with lots of rain this week.

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Tons Of Rain Expected Across Hudson Valley, New York

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Noll reported that a rain and weather pattern change is bringing "persistent rain and clouds" across the region through Tuesday.

"By the end of the week, another 2 to 4 inches of rain may fall — perhaps near the May monthly average of just over 3 inches," Noll wrote on Facebook.

Rain could also fall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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"An uncommon phenomenon — called an omega block — is driving the sudden change to rainy conditions," Noll adds.

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Dry And Sunny Weekend

The good news is the weekend should be dry. Noll says we should see "increasing sunshine" Saturday and Sunday (Mother's Day).

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Of course, the weekend forecast can change, but as of now, the weekend is "looking dry" with " perhaps another taste of summer" next week.

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