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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jamestown, Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (KJHW)

Lat: 42.15°NLon: 79.27°WElev: 1722ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Jul 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Kennedy NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Areas of fog before 8am. High near 83. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Fog
    then T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Areas of fog before 8am. High near 83. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Kennedy NY
 42.12°N 79.11°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
1:56 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2025
 
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