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

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Forestville NY

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.