New York – Morning fog is slowly lifting across the Southern Tier, but a much wetter weather pattern is taking shape that could bring repeated rounds of heavy rain through the middle of the week. Roads may remain quiet early, yet conditions could change rapidly this afternoon as thunderstorms begin developing across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms today have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. The Hazardous Weather Outlook also notes that slow-moving rain showers on Tuesday could lead to flooding in urban and poor drainage areas, with additional rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday capable of worsening any ongoing high-water issues. Gusty thunderstorms are also possible Tuesday in the Wyoming Valley into the Poconos of northeast Pennsylvania.
Around Binghamton, areas of dense fog early this morning reduced visibility to around one-half mile before gradually improving. Afternoon temperatures will climb to 86 degrees with only isolated thunderstorms expected during the day, but rain coverage increases substantially tonight and Tuesday. Drivers along Interstates 81, 86 and 88 should prepare for periods of heavy rain, standing water and reduced visibility during heavier downpours.
While widespread severe weather is not expected today, slow-moving thunderstorms could dump significant rainfall over the same locations in a short period. Localized flooding of low-lying roads, poor drainage areas and small streams becomes the primary concern through midweek. Tornadoes are not the primary hazard, but isolated stronger storms could produce gusty winds.
The weather remains unsettled through Wednesday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms keeping temperatures in the lower 70s. Conditions gradually improve late Thursday before sunshine returns on Friday, bringing warmer temperatures back into the region.
If you’re traveling today or Tuesday, allow extra time, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and monitor weather alerts as rain bands develop.
Long-range outlooks continue to favor above-normal temperatures during the 6-to-10-day period, suggesting warmer summer weather is likely to return after this wet stretch.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, New York
- Today: High 86°. Morning fog, then partly sunny. 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: High 77°. Showers and thunderstorms likely (100% chance).
- Wednesday: High 73°. Showers and thunderstorms likely (100% chance).
- Thursday: High 77°. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 83°.
