Binghamton, N.Y. – Rain will make for a messy start to the weekend in the Southern Tier, with showers and possible thunderstorms moving into Broome County on Saturday before skies clear Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, rainfall chances spike to 90% Saturday, with the heaviest showers expected before 5 p.m. Some storms may bring brief downpours and gusty winds. Rainfall amounts could total up to a quarter inch, with locally higher totals in thunderstorms. Scattered showers may linger into Saturday night before conditions improve.
Travelers on Interstates 81 and 88 should prepare for reduced visibility and slick pavement during the heaviest rain. The New York State Department of Transportation urges drivers to slow down in wet conditions. Outdoor plans may also be disrupted, as lightning remains a possibility in isolated storms.
Sunday brings a sharp turnaround, with skies turning mostly sunny and highs near 70. The clear stretch extends into early next week, with highs climbing into the mid-70s by Tuesday and calm, dry nights in the 40s.
More stable weather is expected through midweek, but forecasters note additional systems could return by late next week.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 68.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 70.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 71.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 76.
- Wednesday: Mostly clear, high near 73.
