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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Jul 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester NY
 43.15°N 77.63°W (Elev. 541 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm EDT Jul 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2025
 
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