Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	N 15 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Aug 12:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW East Rochester NY

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.