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

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Fair with Haze

82°F

28°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Cattaraugus NY

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.