Binghamton, New York – Severe spring storms could slam central New York through Saturday, with damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail likely in areas including Binghamton and surrounding counties. Drivers on Route 17 and I-81 should brace for potential travel disruptions as conditions worsen into the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a strong cold front arriving Saturday will trigger another round of thunderstorms across the region. These storms may bring wind gusts up to 30 mph, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall, with isolated flooding possible in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
The storm threat follows Friday’s active weather, with widespread showers and thunderstorms impacting Oneida, Cortland, Broome, and Tompkins counties. Precipitation could total between a quarter and a half inch today, but higher amounts are likely in thunderstorms.
Temperatures will peak near 82°F today before cooling to the low 70s Saturday and mid-60s Sunday. By Monday, calmer and cooler conditions return, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 60s.
🌤 5-Day Forecast for Binghamton:
- Saturday: Showers and possible storms, high of 70°F. Gusts up to 25 mph.
- Sunday: Slight chance of showers, high near 65°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and dry, high around 62°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny early, chance of showers by night. High of 64°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers likely, high near 62°F.
