Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jamestown, Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (KJHW)

Lat: 42.15°NLon: 79.27°WElev: 1722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Ripley NY

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. High near 83. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.