Binghamton, N.Y. – Triple-digit heat index values and a growing chance of thunderstorms are setting the stage for an unsettled start to the week across central New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, Sunday, July 6, will bring sunshine and a high of 91°F, with light winds out of the southwest. While skies stay mostly clear into Sunday night, humidity will rise steadily ahead of a storm system expected to arrive Monday afternoon.
By Monday night, residents in Broome, Tioga, and Chenango counties should prepare for scattered thunderstorms and periods of rain, with precipitation chances peaking between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Tuesday. A second round of storms could develop Tuesday morning, followed by clearing skies and a high near 85°F.
Travel along I-81 and NY-17 could become slick late Monday into Tuesday, and residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways and secure outdoor furniture before the storms arrive. Keep mobile devices charged and have flashlights ready in case of power outages.
The heat and humidity Sunday may cause discomfort, especially for vulnerable groups. Stay hydrated, limit midday outdoor activities, and check on elderly neighbors.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Sunday (7/6): Sunny, high of 91°F. Light southwest winds.
- Monday: Chance of T-storms after 11 a.m. High near 90°F.
- Monday Night: Showers and T-storms likely. Low around 68°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of morning T-storms, then clearing. High of 85°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 87°F.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and T-storms. High near 83°F.
⚠️ Next update expected Monday morning. Summer weather alerts remain in effect through Tuesday night.
