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

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 13 Jul 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sheridan NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sheridan NY
 42.46°N 79.27°W (Elev. 814 ft)
1:36 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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