Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39° N Lon: 74.2° W Elev: 1663 ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1002.4 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:51 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Western Essex

Rest Of Today
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall late this morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers until midnight, then clear after midnight. Less humid with lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph until midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.



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