Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Last Update: 403 AM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

7NM SSE Niagara Falls NY

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

Light and variable winds becoming south 5 to 10 knots. A chance of showers early, then showers late this morning. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Tonight

Southwest winds less than 10 knots. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight.

Friday

West winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.

Friday Night

Southwest winds less than 10 knots. Mostly cloudy.

Saturday

Northeast winds less than 10 knots. Partly cloudy.

Sunday

Light and variable winds. Partly cloudy.

Monday

Light and variable winds. Partly cloudy.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature off buffalo is 66 degrees.