Welcoming Fall as we watch a Nor’easter come our way by the weekend

ELMIRA, NY (WETM) – We are feeling like Fall in the Tiers! In a rare move nowadays, we didn’t abruptly plumet into the cozy season because Summer gradually made its exit and gently dropped us off into the beautifully changing trees. We have high pressure that will remain stationary over the region through Friday. Enjoy […]

Fall chill sticks around into the weekend

After a foggy start to the day, conditions remain similar to the past several days as temperatures remain in the mid to upper 60s across the Twin Tiers. This fall-like pattern remains just a few degrees cooler than local averages. Skies stay clear essentially the whole day, allowing for yet another chilly evening in the low 40s.

Dry and quiet pattern takes hold this week

The Northern Tier could see a few light showers early this morning as temperatures stick below 70 for the length of the week. A mix of sun and clouds takes hold in the sky as little change is expected over the course of the week. Highs remain in the mid 60s and this is unlikely to change even as the weekend rolls around.

Showers and thunderstorms move into the region today

Showers and the occasional rumble of thunder move in later this morning. Thunderstorms impacting the region are not expected to carry severe capabilities. Temperatures swell to the mid to upper 70s as warm air continues to flow into the region. Scattered rain showers remain in the forecast late tonight ahead of a brief period of calm ahead of the weekend.

Bringing out the umbrella tomorrow before a lovely Friday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- A warm front is crossing just north of the Twin Tiers. And with that there is a warmer and more humid airmass that will bring scattered showers through tonight. There will also be thicker, but patchy fog fog into the morning. Showers will increase in coverage early Thursday morning as both a […]

Joe Veres' 9.16.26 Evening Forecast

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Rain showers set to stick around today

A few rounds of rain push through the Twin Tiers this morning ahead of a humid day overall. High temperatures rise to the upper 70s as dew points also climb sharply over the course of the morning and afternoon. A few more isolated showers remain possible late ahead of more rain early Thursday morning.

9.16.26 Connor's Morning Forecast

9.15.26 Connor's Morning Forecast

Calm but cool start to the week

Cooler weather prevails today as breezy conditions also start off the week. Highs are unlikely to exceed the mid to upper 60s as low temperatures plummet to the 40s. Warmer conditions will filter in on Tuesday as highs return to the mid 70s, providing a short, but pleasant stretch leading into the 2nd half of the week.

First Alert Weather: Tracking Saturday evening showers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As a small disturbance pushes southwest to northeast across Pennsylvania and through New York state Saturday evening, mugginess will increase and a few showers will pass through the evening hours. Heavier showers are possible in the western Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, while showers stay a little more widely scattered north of […]

UPDATE: New details on Seneca County tornadoes

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The National Weather Service Friday afternoon released updated information on the two tornadoes that touched down Wednesday evening west of Syracuse. The strongest storm was an EF2 tornado that touched down in the town of Fayette with 115 mph peak winds. The tornado that struck...

A year’s worth of tornadoes hit Upstate NY in a single day

Syracuse, N.Y. — As severe thunderstorms rolled across Lake Ontario and into Upstate New York the evening of Sept. 2, winds high in the humid atmosphere began to twist around each other. Those entwining winds spun out eight tornadoes in Western New York and the Finger Lakes in a...

Slow moving cold front will lead to a lovely Friday forecast

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- Clouds linger today, with high temperatures around 80 degrees. It can also feel humid still throughout the day. Overnight, low temperatures will be near 53 degrees with partly cloudy skies and patchy fog into Friday morning. Friday will be a gorgeous day, with mostly sunny skies and it will feel comfortable at […]

Thunderstorm threat amplifies after sunset

A handful of showers are expected to arrive in the late morning and early afternoon, as temperatures rise quickly to the low 80s. Thunderstorms move in after sunset, some carrying severe capabilities. Main hazards expected to impact the region include a few downpours and damaging winds. Low temperatures stay mild, near 70, thanks to abundant surface humidity overnight.

Waterloo seeks disaster declaration after tornado, announces village-wide debris pickup

WATERLOO, N.Y. — Days after a tornado tore through Waterloo, village officials are taking the next steps toward recovery, including pursuing a disaster declaration and asking neighbors to document the damage left behind. In a storm recovery update, the Village of Waterloo said it is actively pursuing a “Declaration...

Western New York tornado cleanup: Webster residents without power 5 days after severe storms hit Finger Lakes region

WEBSTER, N.Y. — Five days after severe thunderstorms and tornadoes rolled through Western New York and the Finger Lakes, people are still cleaning up.

Another Tornado Confirmed in New York as 2026 Total Climbs to 17

Severe storms caused another confirmed tornado in NY.