Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Buffalo NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Widespread haze. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Haze then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Widespread haze. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Buffalo NY
 42.91°N 78.87°W (Elev. 617 ft)
10:36 am EDT Jul 15, 2025
12pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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