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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 7 Mar 6:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 69. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 69. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Rochester NY
 43.15°N 77.63°W (Elev. 541 ft)
6:57 am EST Mar 7, 2026
7am EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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