Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jamestown, Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (KJHW)

Lat: 42.15°NLon: 79.27°WElev: 1722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ripley NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ripley NY
 42.24°N 79.74°W (Elev. 902 ft)
7:36 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
9pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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