WEATHER NOW – Tuesday, August 4, 2026

WEATHER NOW from NewsXR

Afternoon Thunderstorm Risks Precede Fair Late-Week Weather

A weak frontal boundary crossing the Southern Tier today brings a 35% chance of spotty afternoon showers or localized thunderstorms before high pressure restores bright midsummer sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday.

• Today (Tuesday, August 4): Partly cloudy with spotty afternoon showers or thunderstorms possible, high 81°F / low 61°F, 35% rain chance.

• Wednesday (August 5): Mostly sunny and warm with comfortable humidity, high 83°F / low 63°F, 20% rain chance.

• Thursday (August 6): Bright sunshine and pleasant midsummer conditions, high 84°F / low 64°F, 15% rain chance.

• Friday (August 7): Sunny and warm—ideal for Spiedie Fest opening events, high 85°F / low 65°F, 10% rain chance.

Weather 100 Years Ago Today (August 4, 1926)

On August 4, 1926, weather logs in Binghamton recorded a sunny midsummer high of 84°F and a cool morning low of 56°F with zero rainfall, supporting excellent field conditions for regional agricultural harvests.