Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Rochester NY
 43.17°N 77.63°W (Elev. 472 ft)
7:36 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
9pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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