As the heat and humidity persists into Monday night, the threat of strong thunderstorms increases ahead of a cold front expected to bring relief to the Finger Lakes region. Strong storms have been reported in Wayne County and the Rochester area just before 5:00 pm.
The latest FingerLakes1.com Local Weather Center Forecast:
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning extends east into western Wayne County. Heads up: Walworth, Ontario, Williamson for torrential rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. @news_8 #ROC pic.twitter.com/z5smoiTaCf
— Stacey Pensgen (@WHEC_SPensgen) July 16, 2018
Lightning activity has already peaked with this cell and is now decreasing. However, this hefty rain producer decided to park right over the city in the last 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/tNzwltNU4K
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) July 16, 2018
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Cental New York this evening. Scattered thunderstorms will move into the area this evening with a threat for damaging winds & heavy/flooding rainfall. pic.twitter.com/mGDFGzlxYs
— CNYCentral (@CNYCentral) July 16, 2018
MONDAY MORNING HEAT ADVISORY REPORT:
It’s going to be a hot, humid day in the Finger Lakes on Monday.
Temperatures are going to push into the low-90s throughout most of the area, with only a minor chance for a shower or thunderstorm, which is desperately needed. The heat won’t last too long, as temperatures will settle on Tuesday, and a better chance for rain will arrive by Tuesday, as well.
#BeatTheHeat today with plenty of fluids! Storms come in tonight into Tuesday; a few could contain locally heavy rain/gusty winds. #pawx #nywx pic.twitter.com/ZQnMUgym8Q
— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) July 16, 2018
That dry weather isn’t yet classified as ‘drought’, but the region is locked into ‘abnormally dry’ status, which is the precursor to official drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorms will be possible in the morning on Tuesday, but those showers and storms will give way to another stretch of drier, warm weather. After Wednesday, when temperatures will be at their lowest – they will rise again through the beginning of the weekend.
In the meantime, though, a heat advisory will be active through Monday. If headed outdoors, stay hydrated and keep outdoor activity limited if possible.
Check out more over at the FingerLakes1.com Weather Center.
The heat advisory in #ROC goes into effect at noon tomorrow and lasts until 8pm. It will be 95+ for much of the afternoon tomorrow. Stay hydrated! pic.twitter.com/FGVX5AGah2
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) July 16, 2018
Someone do a rain dance, and let's all hope that Monday night into Tuesday morning comes through with much needed rain in #WNY!!! pic.twitter.com/VbqyejrRVn
— Mark McLean (@Wxandgardenguy) July 16, 2018
More Local Weather Coverage
– Heat-related emergencies make busy weekend for local responders (IthacaVoice.com)
– Just how hot, humid will Central New York get Monday? Heat advisory is in effect (Syracuse.com)
– Heat advisory for Monday covers Cayuga, Onondaga counties (The Citizen)
– Air Quality Advisory for Western New York (WHAM)
– Air quality health advisory issued for western New York (WHEC)
