Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	13 Jul 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

Flood Watch July 13, 11:00am until July 14, 05:00am

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.