Binghamton, New York – Residents across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania should keep an eye on the sky this afternoon as isolated thunderstorms return to the region, marking the beginning of a more active weather pattern that could bring heavier rainfall and gusty winds through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, today will feature mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs ranging from the upper 70s to mid-80s. An isolated shower or thunderstorm may develop during the afternoon, mainly west of Interstate 81, affecting communities such as Elmira, Ithaca and Cortland. Most areas, including Binghamton, Oneonta and Scranton, are expected to remain dry for much of the day.
Storm coverage is expected to increase Monday as partly sunny skies give way to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms across the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and portions of northeast Pennsylvania. Motorists could encounter brief periods of heavy rain, reduced visibility and ponding on roads during stronger storms.
The most active day appears to be Tuesday, when showers and isolated thunderstorms become more widespread across the region. According to the National Weather Service, any thunderstorm could produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor events and travel.
Anyone with outdoor plans through Tuesday should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to move indoors if thunderstorms develop. Additional advisories or alerts could be issued as storm coverage increases early this week.
