Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Gates-North Gates NY

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:58am until July 3, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:58am until July 3, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Fri
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 95 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 94 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 8 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.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.