Storms Forecasted for Finger Lakes and Vermont/New York - Mid-May 2025

Why this matters: Staying informed about these weather patterns allows residents and visitors to prepare for potential disruptions and take necessary precautions.

The Finger Lakes region, along with Vermont and New York, can expect an active weather pattern over the next few days. A warm and slightly muggy air mass will persist through Saturday, with waves of energy and thunderstorm remnants moving in from the Upper Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Thursday may see isolated showers and light thunderstorms, mainly between 3-9 PM, with temperatures pushing into the 70s. Friday brings a chance of more widespread storms in the afternoon, potentially stronger but with a low risk of severe weather. Saturday is expected to be the wettest day, with a risk of isolated damaging wind gusts and flash flooding. Sunday will transition to cooler conditions with lingering showers and highs in the low 60s. Next week will remain cooler than average, with highs in the 50s and low 60s.

Expect occasional showers and thunderstorms over the next few days, with cooler temperatures arriving by the weekend.

Pop-up storms are possible, with the greatest potential for precipitation late Friday and again on Saturday afternoon. Cooler conditions are expected on Sunday.

There is a very small chance of severe weather on Friday, and a risk of isolated damaging wind gusts and flash flooding on Saturday.

Cooler conditions will arrive on Sunday and linger into the first half of next week.

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