Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 5 Mar 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 42. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 35. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 64. South wind 14 to 16 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.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 35. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. South wind 14 to 16 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 before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Buffalo NY
 42.89°N 78.87°W (Elev. 604 ft)
3:57 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
4pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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