Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG)

Lat: 43.11°NLon: 78.94°WElev: 587ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Jul 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Olcott NY

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:03am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:03am until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Olcott NY
 43.33°N 78.71°W (Elev. 299 ft)
6:11 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
7am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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