Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Dunkirk to Buffalo NY (LEZ041) Issued by: National Weather Service Buffalo, NY Last Update: 1051 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025 |  |
Rest Of Today: Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of waterspouts. A chance of showers late this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet. Tonight: West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north 10 to 15 knots. A chance of waterspouts. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet. Friday: North winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or less. Friday Night: Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming north. Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less. Saturday: Northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming northeast. Mainly clear, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunday: East winds less than 10 knots becoming southeast. Mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less. Monday: Southeast winds less than 10 knots. Mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less. winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Dunkirk to Buffalo NY (LEZ041) | |
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