Central New York will have one more day of warm, dry weather on Friday before scattered thunderstorms move through the region Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds and heavy downpours.
Friday will feature above-average temperatures in the mid 80s with low humidity as a high-pressure system maintains control. This marks the final fully dry day before a weather pattern change brings unsettled conditions to the area.
A cold front will push through Central New York on Saturday, triggering scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The National Weather Service has placed parts of the region under a marginal risk for severe weather, with the timing of the front’s passage during the afternoon hours allowing for atmospheric instability to develop.
Some storm clusters could organize and produce damaging winds. Heavy downpours are also possible as moisture levels increase significantly ahead of the front…