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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dunkirk NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 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: 74 °F

    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 82. West wind 7 to 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: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 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 82. West wind 7 to 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, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dunkirk NY
 42.49°N 79.32°W (Elev. 600 ft)
10:36 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
1am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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