A comprehensive and informative look at the severe thunderstorm risk today and its uncertainties and potential scenarios with the usual calm, expert analysis Finger Lakes Weather is known for. Please take a couple minutes to read through the whole post so you can navigate today’s weather with confidence and calmness.… Read More

After a few morning showers Tuesday, a strong low pressure and associated cold front will trigger scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms of a similar intensity to Saturday. Damaging winds are the primary threat but a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Humidity will be moderate with blustery south winds and highs in the mid and upper 70s. Thunderstorms will diminish by the evening, but scattered showers will remain possible overnight.… Read More

Another strong low pressure system will bring a chance for scattered severe thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon. A few lingering showers will be possible on Wednesday, but the rest of the week looks sunny and dry with low humidity. … Read More

Monday will be quiet and comfortable with low humidity and mild temperatures generally topping out around 80 degrees. Wildfire smoke is not expected to be in the area, so air quality will be good. Thin clouds will move in and blanket the sky overnight as southerly winds start to increase ahead of the next weather system on Tuesday.… Read More

Live expert severe weather updates with Meteorologist Drew Montreuil focused on the Finger Lakes region for Saturday, July 18, 2026.… Read More

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon while air quality has once again become unhealthy from wildfire smoke. Please read the entire post to properly understand the situation, uncertainties, and how to stay updated with the latest from FLX Weather throughout the day.… Read More

Smoke will continue to impact air quality on Friday and through the weekend to varying degrees. A severe thunderstorm event is also possible on Saturday, especially late in the afternoon.… Read More

Smoke from wildfires in Canada north of Minnesota and Michigan will increase over our area today and especially on Thursday. Air quality will decline, and could be classified as very unhealthy or hazardous. Dry weather is expected until the weekend, when showers and storms become likely.… Read More

After a cold front touches off a few showers on Friday, mainly over the Southern Tier, a period of dry weather will build in. Humidity will be low this weekend, but will increase along with the temperatures next week. A weak cold front next Tuesday night looks dry at this time, with a chance for the entire week to remain rain-free.… Read More

A few isolated showers and storms may pop up late Thursday, with additional scattered showers on Friday as a cold front pushes through. Sunshine and dry air will dominate the weekend with comfortable dewpoints in the 50s. Heat and humidity will build back in next week, but much of the week should turn out dry.… Read More

Thursday will see slightly warmer temperatures than Wednesday with highs in the mid and upper 80s. It will feel a bit muggy with dewpoints in the mid and upper 60s. Most of the day will be dry, but a few isolated showers and storms may pop up during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Many areas will see little to no rain. Thursday night will be partly to mostly cloudy with a stray shower and temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds will be light throughout the day and night.… Read More

While there will be some stray showers and storms the next few days, the activity will remain scattered enough that some areas may see little to no rain. Temperatures and humidity levels will climb for Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a dip in temperatures Friday and Saturday. Humidity levels will be lowest Saturday and Sunday. A typical summertime weather pattern will persist next week as well.… Read More

A classic summer day is ahead for Wednesday with some patchy morning fog, followed by a mix of sun and clouds, with just a small chance for a pop-up shower in the southwestern Finger Lakes. Temperatures will be warm with most areas reaching the mid 80s with a touch of humidity. Winds will be light from the south. Wednesday night will be mild with temperatures in the upper half of the 60s with some thin clouds. … Read More

After a cloudy start to the day, sunshine will gradually increase Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday looks sunny and warmer with highs in the mid 80s. A few showers and storms are possible Thursday and especially Friday as the next cold front comes through, setting up a pleasant weekend.… Read More

A lingering frontal boundary will bring showers on Monday and perhaps early Tuesday morning. Wednesday looks sunny and mild. Humidity and rain chances will increase for the end of the workweek before pleasant weather for the weekend.… Read More

A stalled out frontal boundary will interact with humid air on Monday to produce numerous showers and isolated downpours on Monday. Some localized flooding concerns may crop up as the downpours will be slow moving or stationary. Generally speaking, areas north of the Thruway will see less rain, a greater chance for some sun, and slightly warmer temperatures. Highs will range through the 70s. Rain showers will push further south, but persist into the nighttime hours.… Read More