Binghamton, N.Y. – Thunderstorms will rumble into central New York by late Friday morning, threatening weekend travel, outdoor plans, and power reliability across the Southern Tier.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms will begin after 11 a.m. Friday, with locally heavy rain and gusty winds possible through the evening. Temperatures will peak around 75°F before storms roll in. Additional rounds of rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected Friday night into Saturday, with an 80% chance of precipitation during that window.
Motorists should be cautious along I-81, I-88, and Route 17 as downpours could reduce visibility and create slick conditions. Isolated thunderstorms may bring brief power outages and minor flooding in low-lying areas.
Saturday will be even wetter, with widespread rain and storms likely after 11 a.m. and highs near 82°F. The National Weather Service projects storms to continue into early Sunday morning, followed by a brief clearing period.
To stay safe, avoid driving through flooded roadways, secure outdoor items ahead of gusts, and monitor alerts from Broome County Emergency Services.
🌤 Five-Day Weather Forecast for Binghamton (June 27 – July 1):
- Friday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m., high near 75°F.
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely, mainly after 11 a.m., high near 82°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, chance of storms after 2 p.m., high near 84°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, chance of afternoon storms, high near 89°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, high near 87°F.
