BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York could see travel troubles Saturday night as showers and thunderstorms develop across Erie County and along the I-90 corridor. Strong downpours may reduce visibility for drivers, while ponding on roadways could cause hydroplaning hazards during peak evening travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, storms are most likely after 8 p.m. Saturday, August 16, with scattered showers earlier in the afternoon. Winds from the southwest may push storms inland, raising the chance of brief but intense rainfall. Forecasters expect up to a tenth of an inch of rain in most spots, though localized totals could be higher in thunderstorms.
Saturday’s high will reach near 86 degrees before clouds move in. Lows will drop to around 70 overnight. Sunday brings another round of showers and storms, with highs near 82 and gusty afternoon winds shifting northeast…