Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Gates-North Gates NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Gates-North Gates NY
 43.13°N 77.72°W (Elev. 564 ft)
3:57 pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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