Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)

Lat: 43.12°NLon: 77.68°WElev: 558ft.

Light Drizzle Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.2 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 6 Mar 10:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Irondequoit NY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 68. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 68. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Irondequoit NY
 43.2°N 77.53°W (Elev. 246 ft)
9:58 am EST Mar 6, 2026
11am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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