Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW South Wales NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW South Wales NY
 42.73°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
10:36 am EDT Jun 20, 2025
12pm EDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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