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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Mar 1:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Orchard Park NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 68. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 68. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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 cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orchard Park NY
 42.77°N 78.74°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
1:22 am EST Mar 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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