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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	15 Jul 5:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

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

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.