It will be another hot day across the Finger Lakes, with only a small chance for a cooling thunderstorm, which could be strong.

The entire Finger Lakes region is now classified as having either a Level 1 or Level 2 drought.

Monday brought some scattered severe thunderstorms and beneficial rain to some parts of the Finger Lakes.

Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the midday and early afternoon hours with a threat for damaging winds.

The heart of the Finger Lakes region has been classified as a Level 2 Drought as of earlier this week.

Thunderstorms will develop over the Finger Lakes during the midday hours before becoming severe further east.

Heat Index Values will be dangerously high in the upper 90s for parts of the Finger Lakes today.

Enjoy the comfortable weather on Monday, because the heat will return quickly this week.

Most areas in the Finger Lakes will not see substantial rain on Saturday.

Some areas will get some much needed rain from showers and thunderstorms.

It’s been dry. And now its hot, too. Is there any relief in sight?

A disturbance will pass to the south this morning, but sunny skies should return by this afternoon.

A few storms with strong winds and hail are possible in the Finger Lakes Friday afternoon, with a larger severe threat to the east.

The majority of the Finger Lakes only saw between 10-50% of the normal amount of rainfall during the month of June.

Sunshine will gradually increase on Wednesday as high pressure moves into the Finger Lakes.

The far eastern reaches of the Finger Lakes may see showers and storms develop overhear before quickly moving east.