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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 31 Jul 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 68. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 68. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Buffalo NY
 42.89°N 78.87°W (Elev. 604 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm EDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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