A storm that shows tight rotation on radar and a possible debris signature must be treated as life-threatening until the National Weather Service or local emergency officials say otherwise. That appears to be the concern in Hamilton County after a storm near the area around 4:30 PM showed radar signals consistent with possible tornado activity. Hamilton County’s terrain, tree cover, and rural roads can make storm reports slow to come in. A tornado may pass through wooded or l

Central New York gets a friendly start to this forecast, with clouds breaking for sun, comfortable highs, and light winds. The catch comes later. By Sunday night and especially Tuesday into Wednesday, showers become a more regular part of the pattern. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, this is a week to enjoy the early sunshine, keep an eye on the sky after the weekend, and plan outdoor work before the wetter stretch settles in. Clouds give way to sun to

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of central New York, with a strong storm near Galeville capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail large enough to dent vehicles. This is the kind of storm that can change conditions quickly, especially along busy corridors around Syracuse, North Syracuse, Oneida, and nearby communities. The warning includes west central Oneida County, northwestern Madison County, and northeastern Onondaga County. Residents in and ne

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Central New York, and the main threats are serious: heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. Conditions can change fast during storms like this, especially across rural roads, low-lying areas, and neighborhoods near creeks, streams, and poor-drainage spots. If you are in or near Central New York, including communities in and around Madison County, take the warning seriously now. A seve

The next several days bring a little bit of everything to Central New York: soaking showers, a few rumbles of thunder, a clean break of weekend sunshine, then a return to unsettled weather early next week. The wettest period arrives first. This afternoon and evening look active, with showers becoming more widespread and thunderstorms possible. After that, the pattern eases. Friday starts gray but improves, and Saturday looks like the pick of the stretch with sunshine and comf

Rain gear earns its place by the door today. Central New York is looking at a wet, unsettled stretch through tonight, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible before the pattern eases on Friday. The good news arrives right on time for the weekend, when drier air and more sunshine take over. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main weather story is timing. Today brings the highest rain chance of the forecast period, especially late in the day. To

The week turns on Thursday. Central New York gets a warm, quiet stretch first, then a round of showers and thunderstorms, followed by a cleaner, brighter weekend that looks well-timed for outdoor plans. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the forecast offers a little bit of everything: sunshine this afternoon, a mild night, a wet and stormy Thursday, a drier Friday, and a sunny Saturday. The early part of next week looks warmer again, with scattered showe

The next several days bring a little bit of everything to Central New York: morning fog, bright sun, a soaking round of Thursday storms, then a comfortable stretch that should make the weekend feel like summer without the worst of the heat. The main weather story is timing. Today looks quiet once early fog clears. Thursday turns much more active, especially after midday. Friday dries out for most, and the weekend brings a sunny, warm pattern before shower chances return early

A few rounds of rain may still interrupt the day, but the pattern is not stuck in storm mode. Central New York gets a changeable stretch first, with showers this afternoon, fog late tonight, a brighter Wednesday, then another more active round of storms Thursday. After that, the weekend looks much more inviting. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main message is simple: keep the umbrella close through Thursday, then look forward to a sunnier, more co

The week begins with wet roads, low clouds, and a real chance of thunder, but it does not stay that way. Central New York is headed into a changeable stretch, with showers today, a warmer and brighter Wednesday, another round of storms Thursday, and a much calmer weekend waiting on the other side. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main weather story is timing. Outdoor plans will need a backup early and again late Thursday, while Saturday looks like

The week opens with umbrellas, gray skies, and a few rumbles of thunder, but it does not stay that way. Central New York gets a damp first half, a brighter midweek break, then a warmer push with another round of showers before the weekend turns quieter. The pattern is fairly typical for this time of year: passing showers, afternoon thunder chances, and temperatures that climb when the sun gets room to work. The key is timing. Monday and Tuesday bring the steadiest rain chance

The umbrella gets the first shift, but sunglasses will have their turn before the week is done. Central New York starts with repeated chances for showers and a few thunderstorms, then trends brighter and warmer by midweek before another unsettled push arrives Thursday. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, this is not a washout from start to finish. It is a changeable stretch, with several windows of wet weather, a few breaks of sun, and temperatures climbi

Rain gear earns its keep early this week, but the forecast does not stay soggy from start to finish. Central New York starts with repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms Sunday into Monday, gets a more comfortable break around midweek, then watches another unsettled stretch return late Thursday into Friday. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main theme is timing. The wettest and stormiest windows come in waves, not as one long washout. That mean

A wet start is taking shape across Central New York, with rounds of showers and thunderstorms tonight, Sunday, and again Monday before the pattern eases for a short midweek break. The forecast points to several chances for rain rather than one long, steady soak, so the timing matters for outdoor plans, yard work, travel, and the school or workweek routine. The main idea is simple: keep rain gear close through Tuesday, enjoy the brighter and warmer window around Wednesday, the

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A bright, warm afternoon is giving Central New York a pleasant start, but the pattern turns wetter tonight and stays unsettled through the end of the week. The next several days bring repeated chances for showers, a few thunderstorms, and only one clear break around Wednesday. For Canastota and nearby areas, the main weather story is timing. Outdoor plans this afternoon look favorable, while late tonight into Sunday becomes much more active. Monday looks even wetter, with sho

The week opens with the kind of weather that makes Central New York feel wide awake: sunshine, warmth, and a high near 83. That pleasant start will not hold for long. Clouds build tonight, showers return before daybreak, and several rounds of rain and thunderstorms are likely through early next week. For Canastota and nearby parts of Madison County, the main theme is simple: enjoy the sunny start, then keep rain gear close. The forecast points to a wetter, more unsettled patt

A quiet, sunny stretch will carry Central New York into the weekend, but the dry weather will not last all the way through. The next few days bring a classic late-spring feel: warm afternoons, comfortable nights, and then a return to showers and thunderstorms as a more unsettled pattern moves in. For areas around Canastota and the broader Central New York region, the best outdoor window comes from this afternoon through much of Saturday. After that, clouds increase Saturday n

A calm, sunny start will give Central New York a short stretch of easy weather before the pattern turns wetter Saturday night through Monday. The next seven days bring a little bit of everything: early fog, warm afternoons, a stormy second half of the weekend, a cooler Monday, and then another midweek rebound. For areas around Canastota and the greater Central New York region, the main story is timing. Outdoor plans look best today and Saturday afternoon. The weather becomes

A stretch of mild, late-week weather is setting up across Central New York, but the weekend will bring a different feel. Sunshine and highs near 80 will make Friday one of the best days of the forecast, while Saturday and Sunday bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms. For the Canastota area and nearby communities, the pattern is fairly clear: quiet and warm through Friday, unsettled over the weekend, then improving again early next week. Temperatures stay comf