Severe storms possible on Wednesday with excessive rainfall threat

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- Showers and thunderstorms taper off around 8 pm this evening. A sudden increase in heat and humidity brings a multi-day threat of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall threats. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible especially on Wednesday and through Wednesday night, especially along and west of I-81. The main threats are damaging […]

Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms in Steuben County Tuesday — gusts up to 60 mph

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:17 p.m. in effect until 6 p.m. for Steuben County. The storms are anticipated to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...

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Tornado-warned storm damages Waterloo and Seneca Falls, knocks out power to 8,000

A tornado-warned storm that moved through Seneca and Cayuga counties around 8 p.m. left considerable damage in the Waterloo and Seneca Falls area, including widespread power outages and downed trees. About 8,000 NYSEG customers in Seneca County were without power after the storm passed through. There was considerable tree damage...

Yellow Alert Weather: Risk of strong to severe storms starts late Wednesday morning

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Watch out for a couple of rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. The risk of storms begins in the morning around 10 a.m., and we could see additional storms in the evening. Watch News10NBC now through 7 a.m. to learn more about our Yellow Alert. Watch the show live here. […]

Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail foreseen with thunderstorms in Chemung County Tuesday

A severe thunderstorm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:14 p.m. in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Chemung County. Brace for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:14 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Gillett, or 8...

Forecasters Now 90% Sure of Warmer Hudson Valley Winter

Meteorologists just reported a major increase in certainty that the Hudson Valley will have a warmer winter. But does that still mean less snowfall?

ALERT: Strong storms on the way to the Twin Tiers Tuesday and Wednesday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We are looking at an active pattern for the Twin Tiers Tuesday through Wednesday and maybe even into Thursday, before clearing up for the last holiday weekend of the Summer. Warm and humid air centered right now over the Midwest will be the catalyst for our upcoming stormy conditions. We will […]

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 […]