Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Mar 6:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW South Dayton NY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 68. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Patchy fog between 10pm and midnight.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 46. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 68. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Patchy fog between 10pm and midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW South Dayton NY
 42.43°N 79.09°W (Elev. 1388 ft)
6:57 am EST Mar 7, 2026
7am EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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