Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 82. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester NY
 43.15°N 77.63°W (Elev. 541 ft)
2:34 am EDT Aug 13, 2026
2am EDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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