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 >

7-Day Forecast 42.77°N 78.74°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Orchard Park NY
Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY
Last Update: 10:36 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
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  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely


  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny



  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear



  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny



  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear



  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms


  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely




  • Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    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 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.



    Orchard Park NY
     42.77°N 78.74°W (Elev. 879 ft)

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