Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Aug 10:53 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Cattaraugus NY

Today
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81.