Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	30.21 in (1024.0 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	6 Mar 7:54 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

Today
High: 50 °F
Areas Dense
Fog then
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 48 °F⇑
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 57 by 4am. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.