Tracking Storm Risks Through Saturday Ahead of Major Weather Shift Sunday
Tracking Storm Risks Through Saturday Ahead of Major Weather Shift Sunday Central New York is gearing up for a dynamic weather weekend, with thunderstorms expected through Saturday before cooler, unsettled conditions arrive on Sunday. Several key events are happening across the region this weekend — from college graduations at Le Moyne, Ithaca College, and SUNY campuses to local festivals like the Food Truck Battle and Battle of the Wings in Syracuse. Outdoor plans could be affected, so it’s wise to stay updated. While there will be dry intervals between now and Saturday evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to pop up intermittently across parts of Central New York. The Storm Prediction Center has flagged the area with a low to elevated risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. Looking closer at the timing, the threat of thunderstorms is mostly during the afternoons and evenings on both Friday and Saturday. These storms could bring sudden gust...