wildfire smoke

11 Aug 2026

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 0

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

finger lakes weather forecast saturday july 18 2026 air quality alert a shelf cloud rolls down one of the Finger Lakes with dark blue, grey, pink, and orange colors. A dock with a boat is to the bottom left.

18 Jul 2026

Severe thunderstorms and unhealthy air quality Saturday

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 0

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

finger lakes weather forecast friday july 17 2026 hazy skies from wildfire smoke over owasco lake and the opposite shoreline

17 Jul 2026

Severe storms possible Saturday as smoke lingers

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 0

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

finger lakes weather forecast wednesday july 15 2026 air quality alert smoke casts an orange-red tint to the sky and causes distant trees to appear hazy

15 Jul 2026

Wildfire smoke brings air quality concerns Wednesday and especially Thursday

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 3

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

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast fri jul 10 | fri, a few showers, mainly south near 80 | sat, sun and clouds near 80 | sun, mostly sunny near 80 | mon, sun and clouds mid 80 | tues, sunny a few clouds near 90 | wed, sunny a few clouds mid 80 | thur, sunny a few clouds low 80

10 Jul 2026

Dry weather builds in this weekend, continues next week

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 1

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