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.

A Few Clouds

53°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 7 Mar 2:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Rochester NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 69. South wind around 15 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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am.  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: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °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 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 69. South wind around 15 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.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. 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
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. 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 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. 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
 43.17°N 77.63°W (Elev. 472 ft)
3:26 am EST Mar 7, 2026
3am EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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