Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Partly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alden NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alden NY
 42.9°N 78.51°W (Elev. 846 ft)
9:58 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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