Binghamton, New York – Showers and thunderstorms could create travel disruptions across Binghamton and the I-81 corridor Thursday afternoon as a slow-moving system brings heavy rain into the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, storms are likely to begin shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday and intensify into the evening hours. Rain chances rise to 70%, with embedded thunderstorms expected mainly before 11 p.m. Motorists should expect slick roads, reduced visibility, and potential hydroplaning. New rainfall amounts may exceed half an inch in some areas, especially during storm bursts.
Winds will shift from southeast to southwest throughout the day, holding steady near 6 mph. Daytime highs will reach 70°F, keeping things humid and unsettled. By Friday, another round of scattered rain is possible, though coverage will be lighter and mostly confined to the morning.
Saturday may bring the most prolonged period of rain this week, with an early chance of steady showers before skies clear later. Temperatures will hold near 64°F, while nighttime lows could dip into the upper 40s. By Sunday and Monday, sunshine returns, offering warmer highs in the low to mid-70s, ideal for summer plans.
🌤️ Five-Day Summer Weather Preview for Binghamton:
- Thursday (May 29): Showers likely by 2 p.m., thunderstorms possible. High 70°F.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, chance of morning rain. High 74°F.
- Saturday: Rain likely before 2 p.m., then clearing. High 64°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 72°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, warming to 73°F.
