Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. 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

76°F

24°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Aug 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo NY
 42.89°N 78.87°W (Elev. 604 ft)
8:20 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
8am EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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