Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Mar 9:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Rapids NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 55 by 3am. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 68. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 55 by 3am. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 68. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Rapids NY
 43.14°N 78.56°W (Elev. 627 ft)
9:58 pm EST Mar 6, 2026
10pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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