Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely today across the Finger Lakes, including the chance for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. Uncertainties remain given the very complex set up, but there is certainly a chance for some intense weather, particularly late this afternoon and this evening.… Read More
There will be several chances for thunderstorms on Wednesday, ranging from the morning hours through the overnight. Any storm may be severe with damaging winds the primary threat, but the evening and overnight could have the potential for widespread severe storms. Uncertainty remains high, however, with many subtle variables at play. The storm potential will be fueled by another day of very high humidity with temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to the west to the 70s in the east as one or more waves of atmospheric energy pass through.… Read More
A stalled out frontal boundary will bring waves of precipitation, some potentially heavy or with strong thunderstorms, through the middle of the week. During this time it will be humid with warm, muggy nights. The best chance for dry weather will come late in the week, when temperatures and dewpoints will drop back a bit. Some more showers will be possible this weekend, but uncertainty remains high.… Read More
Scattered thunderstorms, some strong to severe, are likely this afternoon. The eastern half of the region has a higher threat from thunderstorms than areas further west. This activity should clear out late in the afternoon, and skies should become partly cloudy to mostly clear overnight for the lunar eclipse. A stray shower cannot be ruled out Friday, but otherwise it should be dry through the weekend. A warm, muggy, and unsettled week is ahead next week, though the fine details of when and how much rain will fall remain unclear.… Read More
A cold front will pass through the area Thursday afternoon, interacting with a warm, muggy air mass to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms. While the main thunderstorm event will be east of the Finger Lakes, some locally strong storms will still be possible, especially east of Seneca Lake. The highest chance for rain will be between about 3-7 PM, though a few spits of rain may also be possible during the morning. Afternoon highs will be 75-80 degrees with mid and upper 60s dewpoints. Precipitation should end and skies should be partly cloudy to clear at times Thursday night for the lunar eclipse. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More