BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – New York drivers may face soaked commutes as thunderstorms sweep across the Southern Tier through Friday, September 26. Travel on I-81 and surrounding routes could slow under heavy rain and ponding on roadways, especially during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, showers will intensify Thursday afternoon and persist into Friday with localized flooding possible. Storms may produce up to half an inch of rain per hour, reducing visibility and causing hazardous driving conditions. Officials urge residents to allow extra travel time, avoid water-covered roads, and prepare for possible delays.
Thursday brings the highest storm chances, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving through Broome, Chenango, and Tioga counties. Winds may gust near 20 mph, adding to the challenge for drivers. Friday will remain unsettled with scattered rain, though conditions improve by evening.
By Saturday, fall weather will make a welcome return with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. Sunday looks even better, offering clear skies and comfortable warmth before cooler air edges in next week. With September closing, the pattern hints at early-season chills, with nighttime lows expected to dip into the 40s by early next week—a first preview of colder months ahead.
Warnings for heavy rain remain in effect through late Friday, and additional advisories could be issued if flooding increases.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely. High near 77.
- Thursday: Heavy rain and storms. High near 74.
- Friday: Chance of showers, breezy. High near 76.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, warmer. High near 78.
- Sunday: Sunny, mild. High near 77.
