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 >

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 8 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Plattsburgh AFB NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 60. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 60. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light southwest wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Plattsburgh AFB NY
 44.67°N 73.46°W (Elev. 190 ft)
2:31 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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