Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Canandaigua Airport (KIUA)

Lat: 42.91°NLon: 77.33°WElev: 814ft.

Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Canandaigua NY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Canandaigua NY
 42.9°N 77.32°W (Elev. 823 ft)
6:57 am EST Mar 6, 2026
9am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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