Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Last Update: 1003 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

16NM SW Buffalo NY

Marine Zone Forecast

This Afternoon
West winds 10 knots or less. Sunny. Waves 1 foot or less.
Tonight
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. A chance of showers overnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Wednesday
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west. Showers likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Wednesday Night
West winds 10 knots or less becoming east. A chance of showers in the evening. Waves 2 feet or less.
Thursday
East winds less than 10 knots. Becoming mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.
Friday
East winds 10 knots or less becoming southeast. Mainly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.
Saturday
South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. A chance of showers during the day, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms saturday night. Waves 1 foot or less.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.



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1003 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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