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

Canandaigua Airport (KIUA)

Lat: 42.91°NLon: 77.33°WElev: 814ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Shortsville NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 86. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 65. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 65. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Shortsville NY
 42.91°N 77.23°W (Elev. 699 ft)
10:37 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
12pm EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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