Buffalo, NY – A burst of showers and possible thunderstorms is set to move across Buffalo and Erie County on Sunday, July 20th, creating travel headaches for anyone heading out along I-90 or area roadways. Drivers and outdoor planners should stay alert, as the most active weather is expected in the morning hours, before skies clear and humidity drops for the start of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service, a band of showers will push into western New York early Sunday, with a 30% chance of precipitation, especially before 8 a.m. Some neighborhoods may see a brief downpour, but rainfall should be light and scattered. Winds will shift to the northwest and help usher in cooler, drier air by afternoon, keeping temperatures comfortable with highs near 80°F.
Buffalo’s morning commuters, especially those traveling I-90 or Route 33, are urged to reduce speed on wet pavement and keep headlights on. By late Sunday, most showers will taper off, setting the stage for several days of calm, sunny weather.
Monday and Tuesday look ideal for outdoor activities, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly clear skies. Residents should use this stretch to catch up on yard work or enjoy area parks before summer heat returns midweek. By Wednesday, July 23rd, the mercury jumps back into the mid-80s, and humid conditions could spark another round of scattered showers and storms.
More pop-up showers are possible Thursday and Friday as the humidity builds, so keep an eye on local alerts. The next detailed weather update will be issued if any advisories are posted.
Buffalo, NY Five-Day Forecast (Sunday, July 20 – Friday, July 25):
- Sunday, July 20: Chance of showers before 8 a.m., then clearing. High near 80°F.
- Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny, high 75°F.
- Tuesday, July 22: Sunny, high 79°F.
- Wednesday, July 23: Mostly sunny and warmer, high 85°F.
- Thursday, July 24: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 85°F.
- Friday, July 25: Partly sunny, chance of showers, high 84°F.
