Ithaca is already sitting at 92° before noon — and the region still has the hottest part of the afternoon ahead. Across the Finger Lakes, temperatures are running deep into the upper 80s and low 90s at midday, with peak readings still to come between 2 and 5 PM. Extreme Heat Warnings from both NWS Buffalo and NWS Binghamton cover virtually every county in the region and remain in effect through Friday at 8 PM. That strong upper-level ridge locked over the Ohio Valley isn’t going anywhere this week — heat index values this afternoon will likely reach 104 to 108° in warned areas, making outdoor exposure genuinely dangerous. Geneva should top out near 95°, while Watkins Glen pushes toward 100°. Tonight stays brutal — lows near 74° with no real relief. Independence Day Saturday carries a 44% chance of drizzle with a high near 86°, which at least brings temperatures back toward human. Keep water close and limit time outdoors through Friday.
Weather Center forecast for the Finger Lakes region. Sourced from NWS, Open-Meteo, NWS Area Forecast Discussion, and USGS stream-flow data. Updated 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM ET.