BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Evening drivers across central New York face a messy Thursday as strong thunderstorms roll in with dangerous winds. Outdoor events and commutes along I-81 may be disrupted as the cold front pushes through by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, thunderstorms could intensify between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., carrying wind gusts up to 30 mph. Locally heavy rain may cause ponding on roads, especially in low-lying areas of Broome and Tioga counties. Lightning and sudden downpours may also force delays for high school sports and community events.
Travelers should reduce speed on wet highways, and anyone outdoors should move inside as storms approach. Power outages are possible if stronger cells develop, bringing down branches or wires. Emergency crews across Broome, Chenango, and Susquehanna counties are on alert for downed trees and flash flooding in poor drainage areas.
Conditions calm by early Friday, with mostly sunny skies returning and highs near 81. The weekend, however, won’t stay quiet. Another system brings widespread showers Saturday, creating soggy conditions for outdoor plans. Temperatures fall into the low 70s by Sunday, marking the start of a crisp fall-like stretch.
Hazardous Weather Outlooks remain in place through tonight, but forecasters say no significant severe weather is expected beyond Friday. Still, residents should monitor local alerts for sudden updates.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 81.
- Saturday: Showers likely after 11 a.m., high near 73.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 70.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 73.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 75.
