Binghamton, NY – Thunderstorms packing damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours are expected to hit central New York Friday afternoon, prompting a weather alert from the National Weather Service.
According to the NWS in Binghamton, clusters of storms will develop after 1 p.m. Friday and continue into the evening, with a 60% to 80% chance of showers and storms through midnight. Locally heavy rain could lead to ponding on roads like I-81 and NY-17, especially in low-lying or poorly drained areas. A few storms may turn severe, producing gusty winds and isolated hail.
Saturday brings more of the same, with showers and storms likely between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by possible thunderstorms into the evening. Residents should remain alert for flash flooding and road hazards, particularly in areas hit hard on Friday.
By Sunday, drier conditions begin to return, though isolated showers remain possible into the afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the mid-to-upper 70s throughout the weekend.
The NWS may issue additional alerts if Friday’s storms strengthen.
🗓️ Five-Day Weather Outlook for Binghamton, NY
- Thursday, June 5: High 87°F, mostly sunny, storms possible after 5 p.m.
- Friday, June 6: High 78°F, showers and storms likely, some severe by afternoon.
- Saturday, June 7: High 75°F, thunderstorm risk continues through early evening.
- Sunday, June 8: High 77°F, partly sunny, chance of afternoon showers.
- Monday, June 9: High 79°F, increasing clouds, chance of storms by afternoon.
