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

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (KOLE)

Lat: 42.24°NLon: 78.37°WElev: 2135ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Aug 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rushford NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 81. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rushford NY
 42.39°N 78.24°W (Elev. 1512 ft)
10:37 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
1pm EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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