Buffalo, NY – Thunderstorms are expected to hit Buffalo and western New York today, bringing showers and possible downpours through the afternoon. Residents should brace for gusty winds up to 28 mph and rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Commuters along I-90 and near Lake Ontario may experience wet road conditions, increasing travel times. The National Weather Service (NWS) advises caution, particularly in areas prone to standing water.
According to the NWS Buffalo office, today’s high is expected to reach 69 degrees before cooling down to 62 degrees overnight. Showers will likely taper off by mid-afternoon, with isolated showers continuing into the evening. Residents east of Lake Ontario, including areas like Watertown, should prepare for cooler daytime highs in the low 60s. By Wednesday, temperatures are projected to climb to an unseasonably warm 74 degrees under mostly sunny skies, potentially setting new temperature records in the region.
Thursday’s forecast calls for more rain, with a 90% chance of showers by evening as another weather system moves in. Highs on Thursday could reach 74 degrees, while southwest winds may bring gusts up to 34 mph, impacting travel and outdoor activities.
The weekend outlook in Buffalo includes clearer skies, with Friday and Saturday both expected to bring partly sunny weather and cooler highs near 51 degrees. Nighttime lows will dip into the mid-30s, so residents should prepare for a brief chill before temperatures warm slightly on Sunday. For updated weather alerts, visit the NWS Buffalo site or tune in to local radio stations.
