Some stormy weather could put a damper on outdoor plans across parts of New York this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, much of western and central New York faces a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms Saturday, June 6, as a cold front moves through the state.
Severe storms possible Saturday
The approaching cold front could trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms across western and central New York on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. Meteorologist Jon Campbell said the greatest risk for severe weather is in the western Southern Tier.
Forecasters say the strongest storms could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and large hail.
“The farther north you go, the less of the risk for strong to severe storms,” Campbell said.
Areas under a marginal risk include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and Watertown.
A slight risk covers much of the Southern Tier, including Jamestown, Ithaca, Elmira, Binghamton and portions of the Catskills.
“It’s very uneven,” Campbell said, noting that isolated storms could produce wind gusts up to 60 mph, though those stronger storms are expected to be the exception rather than the rule.
Weekend forecast across New York
Weather conditions will vary across the state Saturday and Sunday.
Buffalo: Saturday: Mostly cloudy with up to a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-70s both days.
Rochester: Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-80s Saturday and near 78 Sunday.
Syracuse: Saturday: Up to an 80% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of morning and early afternoon showers. Highs in the mid-80s Saturday and near 78 Sunday.
Albany: Saturday: Partly sunny with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Partly sunny with a 60% chance of showers. Highs in the mid-80s Saturday and near 78 Sunday.
Binghamton: Saturday: Partly sunny with a 60% chance of afternoon, evening and overnight showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers early. Highs in the mid- to upper 80s.
Poughkeepsie: Saturday: Isolated showers early, then a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Sunday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid- to upper 80s.
New York City and Long Island: Saturday: Increasing clouds with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Sunday: Mostly clear. Highs in the mid- to upper 80s.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Storms could disrupt weekend plans across New York. Here’s where
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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