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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. 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 72%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Van Buren Point NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. High near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    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 60. East wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. High near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 60. East wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Van Buren Point NY
 42.45°N 79.41°W (Elev. 571 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 am EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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