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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Van Buren Point NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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Point Forecast:
Van Buren Point NY
 42.45°N 79.36°W (Elev. 676 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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