Scattered afternoon thunderstorms today, but a dry weekend awaits

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

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 27, 2026

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

Some afternoon, evening storms today, then a few dry days

A small disturbance will bring scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening, but high pressure should then take over, keeping the area mostly dry into the weekend. The chances for an area of thunderstorms later Sunday continues to consistently show on the models, though the details remain sketchy this far in advance. Temperatures will generally stay in the mid and upper 70s.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Wednesday’s weather will have a mix of sun and clouds. A small bundle of atmospheric energy may move in during the afternoon, but marginal conditions for thunderstorm development will be in place. A few showers and storms may pop up, or it may just stay mostly dry. If humidity levels are a bit higher than expected, a more organized complex with some locally strong winds is on the edge of possibility. Afternoon highs will be similar to the last couple of days, mainly in the upper 70s and low 80s. Wednesday night will be quiet with lows mainly in the low 60s. Winds will be light throughout the day.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, August 7, 2026

Friday will be a very similar day to Thursday. Sun and clouds in the morning will be followed by some pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Not all areas will see rain, but a few localized area may see heavy rain and gusty thunderstorm winds. Highs will be in the low and mid 80s with dewpoints around 70. A quiet, partly cloudy night is expected with lows in the upper 60s.… Read More

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