Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 3 Aug 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Peru NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Peru NY
 44.62°N 73.56°W (Elev. 443 ft)
10:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
10am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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