Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N South Wales NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 64. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Low around 26. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 26. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N South Wales NY
 42.77°N 78.53°W (Elev. 925 ft)
9:57 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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