Severe Thunderstorm Live Blog
Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in the Finger Lakes this afternoon. All modes of severe weather, including very large hail and isolated tornadoes, are possible.
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Morning Blog Post
Get a more in-depth look at the forecast from Thursday morning’s blog post:
Weather Planner: Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday’s weather will continue to be hot and humid, though perhaps slightly less so than Wednesday and Thursday. A shower or storm could pop up at any time, but the afternoon will have the greatest chance. A more organized complex of storms cannot be ruled out, either. Any storm will be capable of frequent lightning, torrential downpours, strong winds, and perhaps some hail. The storm threat will be lower during the evening, then perhaps a bit higher again overnight. It will be another warm night with lows around 70 degrees.… Read More
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Kathleen M. Halton
It looks like most of the severe activity will miss Tompkins County – am I right?
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil
There is no current threat to Tompkins County, but there is a long way to go yet and plenty of activity off to the west that will eventually make its way towards Tompkins.
Judy Scott
The forecast made me wonder if the fire departments still have tornado sirens. Do you have any idea?
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil
I am not aware of any tornado sirens in the Finger Lakes.
James-Henry Holland
Thanks for starting the live blog. I’ll check in through the afternoon!
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil
Great! I’ll be here! 🙂