Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Last Update: 403 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

9NM NNE Irondequoit NY

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
South winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
Tonight
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Partly to mostly cloudy. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 10 feet.
Friday
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Sunny. Waves 5 to 9 feet. Waves occasionally around 11 feet.
Friday Night
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 5 to 9 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. Waves occasionally around 11 feet.
Saturday
West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
Sunday
West winds 10 knots or less becoming south. A chance of showers sunday night. Waves 2 feet or less.
Monday
East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest. A chance of showers during the day. Waves 1 foot or less.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

the water temperature off rochester is 61 degrees.



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403 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
 
 

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