Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (KOLE)

Lat: 42.24°NLon: 78.37°WElev: 2135ft.

Fog

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 5 Mar 9:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sandusky NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly after 2pm.  High near 44. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before midnight.  Low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 64. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 44. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 64. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sandusky NY
 42.45°N 78.41°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
9:58 am EST Mar 5, 2026
10am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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