Don’t expect Friday to be a washout.
In fact, don’t expect any day this weekend to be a washout in the Finger Lakes.
The National Weather Service says that showers and thunderstorms will develop on Friday. Especially during the afternoon hours. Those showers and thunderstorms, though, as has been common all summer — will have the slight risk for strong winds, heavy rain, and hail.
High temperatures will reach the upper-70s, with cloudy conditions persisting across most of the region. That said, anyone caught in one of these localized downpours could see a quick quarter-inch, or half-inch of rainfall in a short amount of time.
The National Weather Service had the following to say about Friday’s forecast in a special weather statement:
“Showers and thunderstorms will form through the day today, with chances for storms to remain across the region into the evening. While the bulk of this activity will be garden variety, there will be marginal conditions for a few strong to severe storms with gusty winds, heavy rain and hail the threats.”
Stay tuned to the FingerLakes1.com Weather Center throughout the day for the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, as well as the latest radar.
Extended Forecast
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
