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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 402 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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Buffalo, NY Local Forecast Office

2NM WSW Waddington NY

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Today

Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms through early afternoon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late.

Tonight

Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. A chance of showers in the evening.

Friday

Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Friday Night

West winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to 15 knots. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight.

Saturday

West winds 10 knots or less. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.

Sunday

West winds less than 10 knots. A chance of showers.

Monday

Light and variable winds. A chance of showers.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.