* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hudson River near Poughkeepsie. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 4.2 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of lowlands, boat docks and boat launches. Water covers State Route 213 in Eddyville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 1.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise and fall with the tides with a maximum value of 4.7 feet during the high tide on early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.2 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Local weather forecast
Weather in Highland, NY
Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 12528
Now57°F
Overcast
High / Low59° / 54°
Rain chance67%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now57°22% rain
57°22% rain1 PM56°23% rain
56°23% rain2 PM
56°28% rain
56°28% rain3 PM55°25% rain
55°25% rain4 PM54°28% rain
54°28% rain5 PM55°27% rain
55°27% rain6 PM55°26% rain
55°26% rain7 PM
56°24% rain
56°24% rain8 PM
56°24% rain
56°24% rain9 PM57°22% rain
57°22% rain10 PM56°35% rain
56°35% rain11 PM55°32% rain
55°32% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
59° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 67%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
56° 54°Light drizzle
Rain 94%Gust 19 mph
Monday2026-09-28
55° 54°Light rain
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like48°F
Humidity78%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph NNE
Wind gusts38 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset06:46 PM
Moonrise06:34 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour12 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 83%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 42 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella may help
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 35%.
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 48°F with winds near 16 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
56°F, 24% rain chance and 14 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 35%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Highland
New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.
Highland is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.72°N latitude and 73.96°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Highland weather today
Overcast and 57°F in Highland, NY. Today's high is 59°F with a 67% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 38 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Highland
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 56°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.
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