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 >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Greater Rochester International Airport NY

Flood Watch July 13, 11:00am until July 14, 05:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °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 67. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light south wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 8 mph. 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 67. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Greater Rochester International Airport NY
 43.11°N 77.67°W (Elev. 548 ft)
10:36 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
1am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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