Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lancaster NY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light west wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Low around 59. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Low around 59. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Lancaster NY
 42.89°N 78.63°W (Elev. 699 ft)
9:57 am EDT Jun 23, 2026
11am EDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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