Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown International Airport (KART)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 76.02°WElev: 325ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Richland NY

Heat Advisory July 16, 11:00am until July 16, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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 81. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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 81. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Richland NY
 43.61°N 75.93°W (Elev. 1207 ft)
4:36 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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