Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

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 56%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cheektowaga NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cheektowaga NY
 42.92°N 78.77°W (Elev. 656 ft)
10:36 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
12pm EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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