Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG)

Lat: 43.11°NLon: 78.94°WElev: 587ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 15 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ransomville NY

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.