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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (KOLE)

Lat: 42.24°NLon: 78.37°WElev: 2135ft.

Light Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 5 Mar 2:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 46. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 7pm. Low around 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 68. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 46. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 7pm. Low around 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 68. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton NY
 42.43°N 78.14°W (Elev. 1230 ft)
Last Update:
1:22 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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