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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Cowlesville NY

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 11am.  Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 11am. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Cowlesville NY
 42.85°N 78.46°W (Elev. 1066 ft)
9:58 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
10am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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