ALBANY — Thunderstorms will hold a prominent place in the forecast for much of the weekend.

This afternoon will see scattered showers and scattered thunderstorms, with some of the storms again capable of producing small hail. It will remain cool but muggy, with highs only reaching the upper 60s.

Tonight will start out mostly cloudy, but gradually become partly cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms throughout the evening and overnight. Overnight lows will be in the mid-50s.

Saturday is expected to be partly sunny and dry, with highs in the upper 70s, while thunderstorms are expected to return Sunday and Monday, when highs will be in the mid-70s.