Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

High pressure will keep Wednesday dry and sunny with a mix of thin cirrus clouds and small fair-weather clouds. Light south winds will help temperatures reach the upper 70s and low 80s, while dewpoints will creep up into the low 60s. Mixed skies will persist Wednesday night with a slight increase in southerly winds. Overnight temperatures will remain in the 60s.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Some thin clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds under 5 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 50s.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Some thin clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures rise to the low 70s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Some thin and small fair-weather clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

Northwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures mostly in the mid 70s with some slightly warmer urban areas.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Some thin and small fair-weather clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 70s across the south, and near or slightly above 80 degrees across the north.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Some thin and small fair-weather clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds around or slightly over 5 mph.

Temperatures drop to the mid 70s.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Some thin clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures drop to the mid and upper 60s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Increasing clouds.

No precipitation is expected.

South winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 60s.

Thursday Preview

Afternoon showers and storms, especially over the eastern FLX. Some storms could be strong. Highs between 75-80 degrees.

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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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