Weather Planner: Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Weather Planner: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Clouds, drizzle, and a few showers Thursday morning will yield to increasing sunshine through the afternoon hours, though a few more showers and perhaps a thundery downpour will remain possible. Skies will clear during the evening with no rain overnight. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s for most with north-northwest breezes. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Humidity, Air Quality

Dewpoints: Moderate humidity—Dewpoints in the mid 60s.

Air Quality Index: No concerns- Normal air quality expected.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Cloudy.

A few showers and some drizzle.

North winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures mostly in the low 60s with some warmer pockets near Lake Ontario and cooler pockets in and around Steuben and Cortland counties.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Cloudy.

A few showers, especially over the western Finger Lakes.

North-northwest winds around or slightly over 10 mph.

Temperatures rising to the upper 60s and low 70s with a few mid 60s in higher elevations.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Clouds and a little sun.

A few showers, especially over the western Finger Lakes.

North-northwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures mainly in the low and mid 70s with a few cooler higher elevations.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Clouds and some breaks of sun.

A few showers and thundery downpours, mainly over the southeastern Finger Lakes.

North-northwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures mainly in the mid 70s with a few cooler higher elevations.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Sun and clouds.

A few lingering stray showers.

North-northwest winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 70s.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Becoming mostly clear.

No precipitation expected.

Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures drop to the low and mid 60s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Mostly clear.

No precipitation expected.

Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Friday Preview

Lots of sun, a few clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.

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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.

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