Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

Tropical Storm Edouard off the central Gulf Coast will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts Tuesday into Wednesday. Storm Surge Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will continue to expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 8:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapids NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Rapids NY
 43.11°N 78.63°W (Elev. 577 ft)
7:57 pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
9pm EDT Aug 31, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 7, 2026
 
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