Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	5 Mar 6:54 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

Today
High: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 62 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 34. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 67. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.