Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jul 6:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Greater Rochester International Airport NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Greater Rochester International Airport NY
 43.12°N 77.64°W (Elev. 564 ft)
7:38 pm EDT Jul 17, 2025
7pm EDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 24, 2025
 
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