CAPE Values Surge Past 3000 J/KG Over Scranton and Elmira Tuesday as July-Like Instability Fuels Severe Storm Threat

SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA — Instability levels, measured by Convective Available Potential Energy or CAPE, are forecast to surge into the 3,000-plus J/KG range across a corridor stretching from Erie and Jamestown through Elmira, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, September 1, according to WeatherFront, as a thermodynamic environment comparable to a day in July sets up despite the calendar reading September.

Staying steamy with on and off risks for showers and t-storms through Thursday

What is the severe thunderstorm risk level for Central New York?. It was a rather gray day across most of Central New York with portions of our area receiving steadier rain, especially over the Finger Lakes and areas west of Syracuse until dinnertime. Looking ahead, our weather will remain unsettled...

Heavy rain, thunderstorms make up early week

Conditions reflect seasonal averages for some portions of the day as highs meander back to the upper 70s as a warm front shuttles in both moisture and the potential for thunderstorms. Lows sink only to the mid 60s, starting a multi-day trend with warm lows and fog potential. Much of...

Strong Storms Could Cause Issues For Parts Of New York State

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential risk of severe weather Wednesday into Thursday for portions of the state.

Weather: Warm, humid, severe weather threat Tuesday-Thursday

Keep an eye on the forecast for the middle of the week, as the threat of severe weather will be elevated Tuesday through Thursday. Damaging winds, hail and even a few tornadoes will be possible as a frontal trough stalls with plenty of hot, soupy, unstable air to power the formation of severe thunderstorms. The weather will turn quieter and pleasant in time for the holiday weekend.

Most Of New York Bracing For Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding

A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire Hudson Valley today. Forecasters are warning that heavy rain could cause serious problems.

18 News at 6 Chief Meteorologist Rhonda Lee

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 631 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9PM FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler Cos in New York. Right now this doesn't incclude Tioga county in Pennsylvania. We are looking at showers and thunderstorms that will track across the area today into tonight. There remains potential for some storms to be severe, with damaging wind gusts, large hail and possibly an isolated weak tornado. Also, heavy downpours are expected and localized flash flooding will be possible. Then after that, Mainly dry weather expected Friday through the weekend as high pressure crosses the region and makes for a lovely last few days of August and meteorological Summer. More on that and the tropics in my full forecast.

N.Y. Weather: Severe thunderstorms forecast for New York state this week

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will spread across New York state Monday night into Tuesday. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding are possible in the Capital Region and Central New York, according to the National Weather Service. According to the NWS office in Albany, a warm front will bring periods of...

First Alert Weather: Showers on Monday morning, chance of late-day thunder

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Watch out for showers on Monday morning and a chance of thunder later in the day. We could also see thunder Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain shower coverage should increase towards Monday morning as heavier showers in the western Southern Tier move northeast toward the Rochester and Finger Lakes. High temperatures on Monday […]

8.28.26 Katherine's Morning Forecast

Severe storms this evening but clearing through the weekend

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. impacting the following counties: Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler Cos in New York. Right now, this doesn’t include Tioga County in Pennsylvania. We are looking at showers and thunderstorms that will track across the area today into tonight. The main threats include damaging winds […]

Update: Severe thunderstorm watch active for Southern Tier, Hudson Valley Thursday night

At 7:28 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan and Tioga counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during...

Most Of New York Bracing For Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding

A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire Hudson Valley today. Forecasters are warning that heavy rain could cause serious problems.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Thursday, August 27, 2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the eastern Finger Lakes region, in addition to areas further east. The watch runs until 9 PM, but most of our area should be cleared from the severe weather threat by 7 PM or so. Currently there is one cell with a...

Strong to severe thunderstorms expected on Thursday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- There is potential for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. So, tomorrow is an alert day for the area. The main time frame is after 2 pm, until 9 pm. There is a low potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, mainly in urban and poor drainage areas. The main threats […]

8.27.26 Katherine's Morning Forecast

8.26.26 Connor's Noon Forecast

Fair skies with isolated showers

Partly sunny skies continue Tuesday with isolated showers remaining possible. Temperatures will stay below average in the mid 70s. Partly cloudy skies continue tonight with patchy fog possible. Lows will fall into the lower 50s. High pressure will bring drier conditions for Wednesday with a mix of sun and clouds....