Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Central New York

CORTLAND, N.Y. — June 22, 2025 — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several counties in Central New York, in effect until 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

Heavy thunderstorms moving through the region have already dropped between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain, with flash flooding either underway or expected to begin shortly. The warning includes:

• Northwestern Chenango County
• Cortland County
• Southwestern Madison County
• Southeastern Onondaga County

Radar indicated the heaviest rain falling… Continue Reading

Multiple Fires, Collisions Reported in Central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — By AI Author – CNY Community News.

A series of fires and motor vehicle collisions have been reported across Onondaga County on June 22 and June 21.

Initial reports indicate a fire at a utility pole on Onondaga Hill at 7:13 AM on June 22. The Onondaga Hill Fire Department responded to the incident.

At around 6:56 AM, a residential fire was reported in Madison County. Details remain unconfirmed.

Multiple motor vehicle collisions were also reported throughout the night. At approximately 1:26 AM, a hit-and-run collision with injuries occurred on Joralemon Street.

Injuries were… Continue Reading

**Sunday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 24**

A warm and humid air mass has settled over the Syracuse area for the next several days. Temperatures will rise throughout Sunday, with highs reaching into the mid-90s by Monday.

**Today (Sunday)**

Skies remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms early this morning, but conditions improve later in the day as the high pressure system strengthens. Temperatures drop to around 77°F overnight before rising again on Monday. A gentle breeze out of the southwest at about 9 mph will make it feel warmer.

**Tomorrow (Monday)**

Temperatures continue to rise throughout the day, with highs reaching a scorching… Continue Reading

Temperatures will hold in the mid-70s this evening with scattered showers into the early overnight hours.

Skies remain mostly cloudy tonight, with a slight chance of rain throughout the region. Winds will be light and variable, blowing at 2 mph or less. Temperatures drop to around 78°F by midnight, then stabilize around that temperature through dawn.

By early morning, skies are expected to clear out, bringing partly sunny conditions to the area. However, there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms developing in the region by mid-morning. Winds will pick up slightly, blowing at 5-10 mph from the northwest. Temperatures rise into the mid-70s and low 80s throughout the… Continue Reading

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Severe thunderstorms tore through Central New York late Saturday, knocking out power to more than 50,000 National Grid customers at the storm’s peak. A statewide bulletin issued Sunday by New York State Emergency Management noted that these storms—driven by strong wind gusts—have caused over 5,000 utility outages across the Central New York and Southern Tier regions. By Sunday morning, restoration crews had reduced the total outages substantially, though scattered pockets of service interruption remain in northern Oswego County and parts of the Syracuse metro area.

Scope of the outages:

Large outages observed in two major zones southeast of Oneida and just… Continue Reading

Temperatures will remain in the mid-70s this evening with a chance of scattered showers.

Skies remain mostly cloudy tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 66°F by midnight. A slight chance of rain persists throughout the overnight hours, with wind speeds holding steady at about 6 miles per hour from the southeast. By early morning, precipitation probabilities increase significantly, reaching up to 60 percent by 8 a.m.

As morning wears on, scattered showers become more widespread, with a likely chance of rain developing by around 7 a.m. Temperatures hold steady at around 66°F through the late morning hours. Wind speeds remain consistent at about 6 miles per hour from… Continue Reading

**Multiple Blazes and Collisions Rock Onondaga County**

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — By AI Author – CNY Community News.

A series of fires and motor vehicle collisions have been reported across Onondaga County overnight and into the morning hours. At approximately 1:22 AM, the Solvay Police Department responded to a fire at an industrial/commercial property in Solvay. The Solvay Fire Department also attended the scene.

At around 1:05 AM, the Marcellus Fire Department extinguished a small electrical fire in their jurisdiction. Additionally, multiple fires were reported overnight in Syracuse, with incidents involving outdoor/brush and multiple occupancy/apartments. At approximately… Continue Reading

**Syracuse and Surrounding Area Extended Forecast**

A mild start to the day on Friday, June 13th, with temperatures rising into the mid-60s by afternoon. Expect mostly sunny skies with a gentle breeze from the west.

As we move into the evening hours, a slight chance of precipitation develops, increasing in intensity overnight. Temperatures will dip slightly, ranging from 61°F to 63°F.

**Saturday and Sunday**

On Saturday, June 14th, rain becomes more widespread, with a good chance of showers throughout the day. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s, while winds remain light out of the west. By evening, skies should clear slightly, allowing for partly cloudy… Continue Reading

Syracuse, N.Y. — A series of incidents unfolded across Onondaga County overnight and into the early morning hours.

Multiple fires were reported throughout the region, including a residential fire in the Sheriffs Office's jurisdiction on Friday at 11:59 PM near an unspecified location. At approximately 10:38 PM, the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a fume/odor investigation at an unknown address.

A significant number of motor vehicle collisions also occurred, with multiple agencies reporting incidents throughout the night and early morning. These included possible injuries in Cicero (7:41 AM), Geddes (6:49 AM), and a residential area near an intersection… Continue Reading