Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

6-10 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook

Heavy Rain Sunday and Sunday Night

The Climate Prediction Center's 6-10 Day Outlook for August 5-9 favors above normal temperatures and above normal for precipitation across western and north central New York.

A storm system combined with an atmosphere rich in moisture will bring heavy rain and a few thunderstorms to our region Sunday and Sunday night. A few of these storms, especially if they move over the same areas, may bring enough heavy rain to bring flooding concerns.