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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LEZ061) Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY Last Update: 344 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025 |  |
| Tonight: South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 2 feet or less. Sunday: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west. A chance of showers and thunderstorms through early afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Sunday Night: Southwest winds 10 knots or less. Waves 2 feet or less. Monday: Southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west. Waves 1 foot or less. Monday Night: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. Waves 1 foot or less. Tuesday: West winds 10 knots or less becoming south. Waves 1 foot or less. Wednesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. A chance of showers during the day, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms wednesday night. Waves 2 feet or less. Thursday: Southwest winds around 10 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 feet. winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border (LEZ061) | |
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