Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Last Update: 1004 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

8NM NNW Niagara Falls NY

Marine Zone Forecast

Overnight
Light and variable winds. Patchy fog.

Tuesday
Light and variable winds. Patchy fog in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Light and variable winds. Mainly clear.
Wednesday
Light and variable winds. Sunny.
Wednesday Night
South winds less than 10 knots. A chance of showers overnight.
Thursday
Southwest winds 10 knots or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday
West winds less than 10 knots. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday
Southwest winds 10 knots or less. A chance of showers during the day.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.



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1004 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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