Buffalo, New York – Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. A warmer and increasingly unsettled weather pattern is set to return to Western New York beginning Wednesday, bringing growing chances for showers and thunderstorms through the end of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, mostly sunny skies and seasonably cool temperatures will dominate through Tuesday, with highs generally in the 60s today and climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s Tuesday. A brief isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out Tuesday, but most areas will remain dry.
The more significant change arrives Wednesday as temperatures warm into the 70s and lower 80s across Western New York. Breezy conditions will develop alongside increasing humidity, creating a more favorable environment for scattered showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening.
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Batavia, Jamestown and Rochester could all see periods of rain Wednesday, but the greatest coverage of storms is expected Thursday as a stronger weather system moves into the region.
Thursday currently appears to be the wettest day of the week, with showers and thunderstorms likely across much of Western New York. Drivers should prepare for periods of reduced visibility and ponding on roadways during heavier downpours.
While severe weather is not highlighted at this time, residents should monitor forecasts for updates as thunderstorm coverage increases. Additional advisories may be issued if stronger storms become a concern later this week.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, New York
- Monday: Partly sunny becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the 60s.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower or isolated thunderstorm. Highs upper 60s to low-mid 70s.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s to low 80s.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the 70s to low 80s.
- Friday: Unsettled conditions may continue with additional forecast updates expected.
