Updated
Updated · News10NBC · Jun 21
Rochester Forecasts 0.5-1 Inch of Rain Monday as Heavy Showers Peak in Early Afternoon
Updated
Updated · News10NBC · Jun 21

Rochester Forecasts 0.5-1 Inch of Rain Monday as Heavy Showers Peak in Early Afternoon

2 articles · Updated · News10NBC · Jun 21

Summary

  • Monday rain is expected to spread across the Rochester region around 8 a.m., turn moderate to heavy by early afternoon, and taper off Monday evening into the night.
  • Rainfall totals are forecast at 0.5 to 1 inch, with highs only in the upper 60s and light winds; forecasters do not currently expect major flooding.
  • Sunday stays mostly sunny to partly cloudy with light winds, low humidity and highs in the mid to upper 70s after early scattered showers near Route 104 faded.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday should turn sunny, mild and comfortable again before unsettled weather returns Thursday through Saturday, including thunderstorm chances Thursday and Friday.
  • Early next week is expected to bring more summer-like warmth in the 80s, with above-average temperatures also forecast for the July 4 period.

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