Live Blog – July 17, 2019 Flash Flooding Potential

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Flash flooding remains possible late this afternoon and evening as a complex weather set-up continues to unfold across the Finger Lakes. [Photo from July 2017, Groton]

Flash Flood Live Blog

Thunderstorms with heavy rain are ongoing in the Finger Lakes region. Here is the latest information you need to know. The Live Blog is located below in the blue box. Please take a moment to consider the following messages:

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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with torrential downpours will impact the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier today, possibly leading to flash floods.

Morning Blog Post

Get a more in-depth look at the forecast from Wedneday morning’s blog post:

Weather Planner: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Hot and humid conditions will persist on Thursday with highs in the mid 80s and dewpoints in the 70s. This environment will be suitable for thunderstorm development, but without a feature to trigger storms, it remains very uncertain where, when, and how many, if any, storms may develop. Anything that does form could have strong winds and hail to go with frequent lightning and torrential downpours. Many areas will likely end up dry most or all of the day, though. Thursday night will again be very warm and muggy with lows around 70 degrees.… Read More

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Meteorologist Drew Montreuil has been forecasting the weather in the Finger Lakes region since 2006 and has degrees in meteorology from SUNY Oswego (B.S. with Honors) and Cornell (M.S.). Drew and his wife have four young boys. When not working or playing with the boys, he is probably out for a run through the countryside.