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Zone Forecasts for Western New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

NYZ001-281700-
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny early, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers late this morning. Mostly cloudy with showers with a chance
of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
north 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny and cool with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the lower 50s along the Lake Ontario shore. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph or
less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs around 80.

$$

NYZ010-281700-
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny early, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers late this morning. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible late. Breezy with
highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the lower 50s along the Lake Erie shore. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny and cool with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and cool with lows ranging from the
mid 40s inland to around 50 along the Lake Erie shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows
in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ002-281700-
Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in
the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the lower
50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny and cool with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the lower 50s along the Lake Ontario shore. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 mph or
less, becoming northwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs around 80.

$$

NYZ011-281700-
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows around 50. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Cool
with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and cool with lows in the mid 40s.
West winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ085-281700-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon. Cloudy
with showers with a chance of thunderstorms late. Locally heavy
rainfall possible late. Breezy with highs ranging from the upper 60s
on the hilltops to the lower 70s across the lower elevations. South
winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming southwest with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows around 50. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Cool
with highs ranging from the upper 50s on the hilltops to the lower
60s across the lower elevations. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming light. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Lows ranging from the lower
40s inland to the upper 40s along the Lake Erie shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the hilltops
to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows around 50.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.

$$

NYZ012-281700-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance
of showers early this afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms late. Highs around 70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the upper
40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 mph or
less. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny and cooler with highs ranging from the upper
50s on the hilltops to the lower 60s across the lower elevations.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the hilltops
to the mid 60s across the lower elevations. Northwest winds 10 mph
or less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.

$$

NYZ019-281700-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon. Cloudy with
showers with a chance of thunderstorms late. Locally heavy rainfall
possible late. Breezy with highs around 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming southwest with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows ranging from the upper 40s in
interior valleys to the lower 50s along the Lake Erie shore.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then
mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cool with highs in the lower 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Cool with lows ranging from
the lower 40s in interior valleys to the lower 50s along the Lake
Erie shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cool with highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows around 50.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.

$$

NYZ020-281700-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance
of showers early this afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers with a
chance of thunderstorms late. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Cool
with highs in the lower 60s. Light winds, becoming northwest around
10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Cool with lows in the lower
40s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.

$$

NYZ021-281700-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers late. Highs ranging from the upper 60s on
the hilltops to the lower 70s across the lower elevations. Southwest
winds 10 mph or less, increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers in the evening, then a chance of
showers overnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Cool with highs ranging from
around 60 on the hilltops to the mid 60s across the lower
elevations. Light winds, becoming northwest around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the
hilltops to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LABOR DAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.

$$

NYZ013-281700-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Partly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms late. Highs in
the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the lower
50s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming northwest. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Cooler
with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Becoming mainly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West
winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows around 50.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ014-281700-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers late. Highs ranging from the upper 60s on
the hilltops to the mid 70s across the lower elevations. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the lower
50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 mph or less.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Cooler
with highs ranging from the upper 50s on the hilltops to the mid 60s
across the lower elevations. Northwest winds 10 mph or less.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the
hilltops to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds,
becoming northwest around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ003-281700-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance
of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon. Mostly cloudy
with showers with a chance of thunderstorms late. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the lower
50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs around 80.

$$

NYZ004-281700-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance
of showers early this afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely
with a chance of thunderstorms late. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the mid
50s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 30 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mainly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ005-281700-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Lows in the mid 50s.
West winds 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. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 40s
inland to the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds,
becoming northwest around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ006-281700-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Highs ranging from
the upper 60s on the Tug Hill to the mid 70s across the lower
elevations. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 50 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. Lows ranging from
the upper 40s on the Tug Hill to the lower 50s across the lower
elevations. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs ranging from the
upper 50s on the Tug Hill to the mid 60s across the lower
elevations. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper
40s across the Tug Hill to the lower 50s along the Lake Ontario
shore. Light winds.
.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 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

$$

NYZ007-281700-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then a chance of showers early
this afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Locally heavy rainfall possible late. Breezy
with highs ranging from the upper 60s on the Tug Hill to the lower
70s across the lower elevations. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming
southwest with gusts up to 30 mph. 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, 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.

$$

NYZ008-281700-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
534 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025

.TODAY...Mostly sunny through early afternoon, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers late. Highs ranging from the upper 60s on
the hilltops to the lower 70s across the lower elevations. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs ranging from the
upper 50s on the hilltops to the lower 60s across the lower
elevations. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Light
winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 60s on the
hilltops to the mid 60s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mainly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.

$$