Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown International Airport (KART)

Lat: 43.99° N Lon: 76.02° W Elev: 325 ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 9:56 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Rest Of Today
Partly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms late. Breezy with highs ranging from the upper 60s on the tug hill to the mid 70s across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Cool with highs ranging from the upper 50s on the tug hill to the mid 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming west around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Lows ranging from the upper 40s across the tug hill to the lower 50s along the lake ontario shore. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the tug hill to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming west around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday Through Wednesday
Mainly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.



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