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.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sheridan NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 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

    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. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

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

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly 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 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 88. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °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

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 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. West wind 6 to 9 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
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 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 7 mph. 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 84. 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 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Sheridan NY
 42.5°N 79.2°W (Elev. 741 ft)
7:36 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
10pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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