Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. 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.