Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Seneca NY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
West Seneca NY
 42.83°N 78.76°W (Elev. 646 ft)
3:57 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
4am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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