Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 1003 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

7NM SSE Niagara Falls NY

Marine Zone Forecast

This Afternoon
Southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms late.
Tonight
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming light and variable. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight.
Friday
Light and variable winds. A chance of showers.
Friday Night
Light and variable winds. Partly cloudy.
Saturday
Northeast winds less than 10 knots. Becoming mainly clear.
Sunday
Light and variable winds. Mainly clear.
Monday
Southwest winds 10 knots or less. Mainly clear, then becoming partly cloudy.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature off buffalo is 75 degrees.



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1003 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
 

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