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 […]

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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.

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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.

More than 1000 homes without power across the Twin Tiers

TWIN TIERS OF N.Y. & Pa. (WETM) – More than 1000 homes in the Twin Tiers have reported being without power Thursday morning after extreme weather swept the region overnight. According to statistics from New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Penelec and Claverack, over 1000 customers have reported power outages across the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.

One section of Upstate NY is in the bull’s-eye for potentially flooding rainfall

Syracuse, N.Y. — New forecasts show that the risk of rainfall heavy enough to cause flooding this week has now zeroed in on Central New York. An area roughly bounded by Binghamton, Syracuse, Lowville and Albany could get torrential rain Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. The heaviest rain is expected overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Enjoying a sunny and warm day before rain returns on Wednesday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- We have another day of warm and comfortable conditions before a front brings rain showers later in the day on Wednesday. High temperatures on Tuesday will be around 79 degrees, and it warms up more on Wednesday with rain past the afternoon. By Wednesday, rain and a few thunderstorms are expected to […]

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Seneca County calls for State Disaster Emergency after severe storms

Seneca County is calling for Governor Hochul to declare a State Disaster Emergency after the severe storms this week.The county's board of supervisors and Chairman Michael Enslow issued a declaration of disaster impact after Wednesday's storms, tornadoes, and rain caused damage and power outages. Waterloo and Seneca Falls were especially affected by the weather.https://www.rochesterfirst.com/local-politics/seneca-county-calls-for-state-disaster-emergency-after-severe-storms/