Binghamton, NY – Unhealthy air lingers across Binghamton as an Air Quality Alert remains in effect, while daytime highs soar to near 88°F Tuesday, bringing smoky skies and stagnant conditions to much of Broome County. Drivers and those with respiratory issues are urged to limit outdoor time as wildfire smoke drifts through the region into Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, areas of smoke will persist after 2 p.m. Tuesday, keeping skies hazy and air quality poor across Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City. Calm winds offer little relief until a slight uptick Wednesday, when the heat continues with highs in the mid-80s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m. Wednesday, potentially providing some brief clearing but also raising the risk for localized downpours.
Expect mostly sunny, dry weather to return Thursday and Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Overnight lows will be mild, only dipping into the low 60s. Residents should continue to limit outdoor exertion while air quality remains compromised and consider running air purifiers or using N95 masks outdoors.
The smoky haze is expected to thin out by midweek, though more updates may be issued if new smoke plumes arrive. Stay tuned for additional alerts or changes as storms approach Wednesday afternoon.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
- Tuesday: Smoky after 2 p.m., high near 88°F.
- Tuesday Night: Smoky, mostly cloudy, low 64°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high 85°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 85°F.
- Friday: Sunny and warm, high 86°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F.
