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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapids NY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapids NY
 43.09°N 78.66°W (Elev. 577 ft)
Last Update:
6:09 am EDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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