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New York Weather: Buffalo, Rochester Brace for 80-Degree Highs and Scattered Storms Through Thursday
Buffalo, New York – Unsettled conditions will move into the region tonight, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms lingering through Thursday…
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-09-15T11:15:26.060Z
Buffalo, New York – Unsettled conditions will move into the region tonight, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms lingering through Thursday night. While today remains largely dry with partly sunny skies, the arrival of more humid air will trigger rain chances that peak midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will reach highs between 73 and 80 degrees by Thursday, providing a warm but wet period for Western New York. Detailed updates are available at weather.gov . Localized heavy rainfall is a possibility Thursday, which may impact evening commutes and low lying drainage areas.
Work crews and motorists should anticipate shifting conditions, particularly as showers increase in coverage. The moisture is expected to taper off to a few lingering showers Friday morning, with temperatures cooling slightly to a 68 to 76 degree range.
Watch for updates regarding potential rainfall intensity, as soil saturation levels may change heading into the weekend.