Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 8:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapids NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapids NY
 43.11°N 78.65°W (Elev. 577 ft)
7:57 pm EDT Aug 15, 2026
9pm EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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