Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Fog/Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1025.0 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 6 Mar 9:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

North Collins NY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 70. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely 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 37. West wind 6 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 70. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 37. West wind 6 to 15 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 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
North Collins NY
 42.59°N 78.95°W (Elev. 797 ft)
9:58 am EST Mar 6, 2026
10am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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