Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Last Update: 403 AM EDT Tue Aug 26 2025

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

5NM W Oswego NY

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
West winds 15 to 20 knots. A chance of waterspouts. A chance of lake effect showers through early afternoon, then a chance of showers late. Waves 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.
Tonight
West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north 5 to 15 knots. A chance of waterspouts. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Waves occasionally around 6 feet.
Wednesday
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west. A chance of waterspouts in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Wednesday Night
West winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Thursday
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest. Showers likely during the day, then showers thursday night. Waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet.
Friday
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely during the day, then a chance of showers friday night. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Saturday
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.



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