Buffalo, New York – If you’re making Wednesday afternoon plans around Buffalo, prepare for a burst of summer storms set to move in after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Local drivers should expect delays on I-90 and other key roadways, as heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms threaten to snarl traffic and limit visibility into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, Buffalo will see partly sunny skies through midday Wednesday, but conditions shift quickly after 2 p.m. when scattered showers and thunderstorms develop. Winds will become variable from the south, gusting up to 5 mph, with a 20% chance of rain early, rising through the evening. Commuters and anyone with outdoor plans should monitor live radar and stay alert for changing conditions—especially along I-90 and major corridors across Erie County.
While rainfall totals remain light, isolated thunderstorms may bring brief downpours and lightning. Residents should secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during active storms, and charge devices in case of brief power interruptions. Temperatures remain warm, peaking near 81°F Wednesday and climbing to the upper 80s by Saturday.
Looking ahead: Thursday brings another round of scattered showers, mainly before 11 a.m., with a slight chance for storms and highs near 82°F. By Friday, skies clear with mostly sunny, seasonable weather—highs around 82°F. The weekend heats up with temps reaching 88°F Saturday and 83°F Sunday, alongside isolated afternoon showers. Storm chances linger into Monday, keeping Buffalo’s summer weather pattern unsettled.
Five-Day Buffalo, NY Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Showers and scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high 81°F.
- Thursday: Morning showers possible, high 82°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F.
- Saturday: Chance of afternoon showers, mostly sunny, high 88°F.
- Sunday: Isolated showers, partly sunny, high 83°F.
- Monday: Chance of showers, high 82°F.
