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Updated · News10NBC · Aug 16
Warm Front Brings 79F Highs and Isolated Thunder to Western New York Through Monday
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Updated · News10NBC · Aug 16

Warm Front Brings 79F Highs and Isolated Thunder to Western New York Through Monday

3 articles · Updated · News10NBC · Aug 16

Summary

  • Western New York faces isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder through Sunday evening, with only limited storm fuel but a brief downpour still possible.
  • Near-70F overnight lows and southwest winds of 8 to 13 mph will keep conditions warm and humid as the warm front moves through.
  • Monday morning brings another round of spotty showers and thunder before a cold front crosses around midday; partial clearing follows and humidity eases by afternoon.
  • AQI is forecast at 30 to 40 through Monday as thin surface smoke lingers, though readings could briefly reach the low end of moderate.
  • Tuesday turns mostly dry with a 10% rain chance and highs near 78F, before humidity builds again ahead of midweek storms.

Insights

With a brief window of clear skies Tuesday, what hidden impacts do the approaching mid-week storms hold for the Rochester area?
While Rochester escapes the severe Canadian wildfire smoke for now, could shifting winds suddenly bring that dangerous air into the city?