Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Piercefield NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Piercefield NY
 44.21°N 74.62°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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