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

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Saranac NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  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

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. 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.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Saranac NY
 44.71°N 73.79°W (Elev. 2188 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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