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Tornado with 110 mph winds hits Cattaraugus County
A tornado with peak winds of 110 mph touched down Monday in Cattaraugus County, damaging homes and toppling trees, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. The EF-1 tornado hit near U.S. Highway 219 ... more
Canadian wildfire smoke to cloud Northeast skies this summer
A blue sky may be a rare sight across the Finger Lakes and much of the Northeast this summer. AccuWeather meteorologists say wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to repeatedly push into the region through ... more
Baseball-sized hail slams Steuben County
A sudden, violent hailstorm hammered parts of Steuben County on Thursday, dropping ice chunks up to 3 inches wide — larger than baseballs — and blanketing the ground in white, according to local residents. According ... more
Tornado Warning Stuns Kansas City as Severe Storms Move Through Region
A sudden tornado warning jolted residents in the Kansas City metro area late Monday afternoon, as a powerful line of storms barreled through the region, prompting sirens, shelter-in-place alerts, and flash flood warnings. The National ... more
Hotter-than-usual summer expected for New York
Another scorching summer is on tap for New York, with experts warning of higher-than-average temperatures across much of the state, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service and other major outlets. NOAA projects a ... more
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Rain & Storms Threaten Holiday Travel
As Americans gear up for Memorial Day Weekend 2025, the unofficial start of summer is arriving with a bang—complete with severe storms, dangerous heat, and soaking rain. Whether you’re planning backyard barbecues, beach trips, or ... more
Heat wave triggers urgent warning for 8 million to stay indoors
Southern California is baking under a powerful heat wave this week, prompting urgent warnings for more than 8 million people to limit time outdoors and stay cool. The National Weather Service (NWS) extended its heat ... more
Frost advisory issued in Finger Lakes as temperatures drop
Residents in the Finger Lakes region should prepare for potentially damaging frost as temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory covering ... more
Tornado Warning: Midwest Braces for Severe Storms
A tornado warning and severe weather alert have been issued across parts of the Plains and Midwest, as an intensifying storm system threatens to deliver destructive winds, large hail, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes through ... more
Severe weather outbreak forecast by Storm Prediction Center
A dangerous severe weather outbreak is expected to unfold today across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Great Lakes, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Risk alert ... more
2025 summer forecast warns of extreme heat, storms, and drought risks
As summer approaches, AccuWeather's latest long-range forecast projects extreme weather threats across much of the United States, with above-normal heat, regional drought concerns, and the potential for damaging storms through the season. The forecast, presented ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Muggy air, slow moving system brings showers
Warm, muggy weather will continue across the Finger Lakes and Central New York through Wednesday. A slow-moving system is pushing moisture into the region, triggering rounds of scattered showers and occasional breaks of sunshine. Scattered ... more
Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts sizzling summer for New York
New Yorkers should brace for a “scorcher of a summer” in 2025, according to the latest long-range forecast from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. With spring blossoms just beginning to bloom, early predictions for summer suggest ... more
Finger Lakes flooding update: Watches and warnings continue after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall overnight has led to widespread flooding concerns across the Finger Lakes and Central New York this morning, prompting multiple flood watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). Flood watches remain in ... more
TRACKING THE LATEST: Severe thunderstorm watch issued, storms rolling through FLX and CNY
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Western New York and the Finger Lakes region, effective through 10 p.m. This development follows a day of rapidly building atmospheric instability, ... more
Finger Lakes Weekly Weather: Rain, Wind, and Even Snow Possible by Midweek
The weather in the Finger Lakes will be anything but predictable this week, with rain, strong winds, and even snow expected by midweek. Monday: Mild Temps and Afternoon Rain Monday will start calm, but expect ... more
Finger Lakes weather: Snow showers, gusty winds dominate with unseasonable chill
A powerful blast of Arctic air is sweeping through the Finger Lakes today, delivering a jarring return to winter just days into April. Snow showers, biting wind chills, and damaging gusts are expected to persist ... more
Finger Lakes weather: Winter isn’t done this week
Winter isn’t done with the Finger Lakes just yet. After a relatively mild start to the week, a powerful cold front is set to slam the region late Monday, ushering in a sharp return to ... more
Wind and snow to lash Finger Lakes and Central New York: Wind Advisory active
A powerful cold front is set to sweep across the Finger Lakes and Central New York overnight, bringing rain that will quickly turn to snow, plummeting temperatures, and dangerously strong winds. The National Weather Service ... more
