finger lakes weather 7-day forecast thu aug 27 | thur, scattered showers, storms upper 70 | fri, sun and clouds a shower mid 70 | sat, sun and clouds mid 70 | sun, sun and clouds low 80 | mon, a few showers near 80 | tues, a few showers low 80 | wed, scattered showers upper 70
27 Aug 2026

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms today, but a dry weekend awaits

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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

finger lakes weather forecast thursday august 27 2026 dark clouds billow in the distance over owasco lake with some sunrays coming down to the lake in the midground. A lone boat is on the water to the right.
26 Aug 2026

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 27, 2026

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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

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast wed aug 12 | wed, a few afternoon storms near 80 | thur, sun and clouds a shower? upper 70 | fri, sun and clouds a shower? mid 70 | sat, sun and clouds mid 70 | sun, late rain, thunderstorms upper 70 | mon, a few showers mid 70 | tues, sun and clouds mid 70
12 Aug 2026

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

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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

finger lakes weather forecast tuesday morning update july 21 2026 a lightning bolt splits the image, striking a distant hill with one of the Finger Lakes seen along the bottom of the image.
21 Jul 2026

Scattered severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon: Morning updates

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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

finger lakes weather forecast tuesday july 21 2026 a dark and ominous shelf cloud is moving from left to right with some treetops visible in the bottom of the image
20 Jul 2026

Weather Planner: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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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

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