Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Tonawanda NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Tonawanda NY
 42.99°N 78.82°W (Elev. 584 ft)
3:57 am EDT Aug 24, 2026
7am EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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