Buffalo, NY – Spring storms will pound western New York Tuesday afternoon, threatening travel on I-90 and I-190 as severe weather rolls in. Drivers and residents should prepare for strong winds, heavy downpours, and possible thunderstorm hazards lasting through the week.
According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, a cold front will cross the region Tuesday, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms from Tuesday afternoon through the evening. Damaging winds, hail, and brief, torrential rain may impact major corridors including I-90, I-190, and key Erie County routes. Isolated power outages and travel delays are possible as the front moves through western and north central New York.
City impacts will be sharpest in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and surrounding areas, with the threat highest between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday. Communities from Rochester to Jamestown should remain alert for changing conditions. The NWS recommends delaying non-essential travel, securing outdoor items, and charging devices ahead of the storms. Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but rapid weather changes could prompt new advisories.
After the storms, Wednesday turns mostly sunny but cooler, with highs around 54°F. More rain moves in Thursday, with showers likely through Friday and a lingering chance into Saturday. Temperatures remain spring-like, fluctuating between the upper 40s and mid-60s.
Five Day Buffalo Forecast (Tuesday–Saturday):
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms, high 72°F, windy
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 54°F
- Thursday: Showers, high 68°F
- Friday: Chance of showers, high 63°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, slight shower chance, high 52°F
