Central New York starts the week on the warm side, with highs near the lower 80s through Wednesday before a wetter pattern brings showers and a few thunderstorms into the middle of the week. The most likely period for widespread rain arrives Monday afternoon, when showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 2 p.m. For Canastota and nearby communities, the week begins with sunshine and a high near 83 this afternoon. Clouds increase tonight, then Monday turns unsettl

A new warehouse club may be headed for one of New Hartford’s most visible retail properties. BJ’s Wholesale Club has submitted plans to the Town of New Hartford for a possible new location at Sangertown Square, according to the Rome Sentinel. The proposal would bring the membership-based retailer into the former Macy’s space at the mall and could also include a gas station in the parking lot area near Seneca Turnpike. The project is still in the review stage. Before any const

Central New York starts the week warm and somewhat humid, with patchy morning fog and highs near the low 80s before a more active stretch of showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday and lingers at times through Thursday. The latest forecast calls for a quiet but cloudy start today, followed by gradual clearing and a high near 83. The main weather concern comes Monday, when showers and possibly a thunderstorm become likely after 2 p.m. Rain chances remain in the forecast throu

BJ's Wholesale Club has filed an application with the Town of New Hartford for a proposed new location in the Sangertown Square mall area, putting a major retail project into the local review process. The filing does not mean the store has received final approval, and it does not confirm an opening date. It does mean the proposal has moved beyond rumor and into a formal town process that can include site plan review, environmental review, traffic questions, public discussion,

Showers and thunderstorms will open the period across Central New York, with the wettest windows expected today and again Monday into Monday night. The forecast then turns more settled for the middle of the week before another chance of showers arrives late Wednesday night into Thursday. For the Syracuse area, the next seven days bring a familiar late-season pattern: warm afternoons near 80 degrees, a few rounds of rain, and enough breaks in the clouds to keep the week from f

Central New York is heading into an unsettled stretch, with showers and thunderstorms expected at times today, tonight, and again Monday before a drier, sunnier break arrives by midweek. The latest forecast for the Canastota area calls for a 60% chance of rain today, with the most active weather likely during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay mild to warm, reaching the lower to mid-80s today and Monday before easing closer to the upper 70s late in the week. St

Glenwood Plaza in Oneida, New York, is closed today, August 8, 2026, as a flash flood warning affects the area and raises safety concerns for drivers, shoppers, workers, and nearby businesses. The closure affects access to the plaza during a weather event that can quickly make roads dangerous, especially in low-lying areas, parking lots, and streets with poor drainage. Local residents and travelers in the Oneida area should avoid unnecessary trips near flooded roads and follo

A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of central New York, including northwestern Madison County and northeastern Onondaga County, until 9:45 PM EDT after thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. The warning includes the Syracuse area and nearby communities where street flooding, rising creeks, flooded underpasses, and poor-drainage flooding may develop quickly. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain at 6:42 PM EDT, with 1 to 2 inches of rain already falle

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A soggy stretch is expected to carry Canastota into the weekend, with repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday before a brighter, drier Sunday arrives. The latest forecast calls for showers likely this afternoon, more rain chances Friday, and another unsettled day Saturday. Temperatures will stay warm and humid, with highs in the mid-80s today and Friday, then easing slightly into the lower 80s by Sunday. Rainfall totals are expected to stay modest for ma

Canastota starts the period warm and mostly quiet, but the next few days bring a steady return of showers and thunderstorms. Highs stay in the 80s through the weekend, with the most active weather expected from Thursday afternoon through Saturday night. The outlook points to a warm, humid pattern with light winds, limited overnight cooling, and repeated chances for rain. Several rounds may produce only light rainfall for many spots, but thunderstorms could bring locally highe

ONEIDA, N.Y. Sky Smoothie LLC is now open in Oneida, adding a new smoothie stop to the Madison Street area and giving local residents another place to look for blended drinks, quick refreshments, and lighter grab-and-go options. The opening places the business inside the Madison Street address named in the announcement, a location close to the city’s established downtown traffic patterns and neighborhood routines. For Oneida, the arrival of a new food-and-drink business is a

Canastota is in for an unsettled start, with showers and thunderstorms expected through tonight before drier weather works in Monday afternoon and Tuesday. The latest forecast calls for the highest rain chances tonight, followed by a brief sunny break and then another stretch of shower chances from Wednesday into Saturday. Today’s weather stays mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the morning, become more likely early in the af

Sky Smoothie LLC is coming soon to Oneida, with the new business identified for a Madison Street location in the city’s central area. The announcement points to a future smoothie spot that could add another quick-stop food and beverage option for residents, nearby workers, students, and visitors moving through the neighborhood. Key details remain limited. An opening date, hours, menu, ownership details, and interior plans have not been publicly provided in the information ava

A few rounds of rain may interrupt outdoor plans over the next few days, but the pattern does not stay unsettled for long. Canastota gets a mixed forecast heading into the weekend, with patchy fog, warm afternoons, and a wetter stretch Saturday night into Sunday before sunshine returns early next week. The main weather story is timing. Today brings a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, Friday looks calmer and brighter, Saturday turns warmer, and Sunday carries the

Canastota is heading into a warmer stretch, with highs climbing into the 80s by Friday and Saturday before a wetter pattern arrives Saturday night into Sunday. The local forecast calls for a mix of sun, areas of fog, and several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the next several days. The most unsettled period appears to be late Saturday night through Sunday night, when rain chances rise sharply and thunderstorms may develop. Clouds may increase at times as warmer air

Heavy showers will keep Canastota damp through this afternoon and evening, with a brief thunderstorm possible before conditions slowly improve late Thursday and Friday. The wet start comes with a 90% chance of precipitation this afternoon, followed by an 80% chance tonight, before the forecast turns warmer and brighter heading into the weekend. The main weather concern in the near term is rain. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible this afternoo

A wet and unsettled stretch is expected to carry through Thursday night, with repeated rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms before drier, warmer weather arrives Friday and Saturday. The forecast calls for the heaviest rain chances from this afternoon through Wednesday, when precipitation probabilities stay near 90% to 100%. The pattern matters because several days of rain could slow travel, interrupt outdoor plans, and leave standing water in poor-drainage spots. Thunder

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A wet and unsettled stretch will open the week, with rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday through Thursday before drier, warmer weather takes hold Friday and Saturday. The forecast calls for a 100% chance of precipitation Tuesday, followed by additional rain chances through midweek and a more comfortable finish heading into the weekend. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible early in the outlook, especially Tuesday and Tuesday night, when new rainfall totals m