Aside from the wildfire smoke creating hazy conditions, mainly dry weather is expected through Thursday night. Lows tonight will range in the 60s region wide while, highs Thursday will mainly be in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

Here's a satellite view this afternoon of the smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota spreading across the Great Lakes and into the northeast US.

10:10 AM July 15th - Wildfire smoke filtering overhead will support Air Quality Index values to range from 151 to 200, making it Unhealthy. Everyone, especially sensitive people, should limit outdoor exertion today. #NYwx

It will be another warm but less humid day across western and north-central NY. Skies will be hazy from smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Special Marine Warning continues for the St. Lawrence River above Ogdensburg NY and St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to St. Regis NY until 12:15 AM EDT

Special Marine Warning continues for the St. Lawrence River above Ogdensburg NY and St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to St. Regis NY until 12:15 AM EDT

There is a risk of strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions at Lake Erie & Ontario beaches in Erie, Jefferson, Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties today and tonight.

A very hot and more humid airmass will move into the region today, with maximum heat index values in the mid and upper 90s, with low 100s possible across portions of the lake plains, Genesee Valley, and Finger Lakes region.

Very warm today with temps climbing above average; however, humidity levels will remain tolerable. A very hot and more humid airmass will move into the region Tuesday, with maximum heat index values in the mid to upper 90s, with low 100s possible across portions of the area.

Temperatures will start to ramp up early to midweek, with the heat and humidity peaking on Tuesday. Other than Tuesday, humidity levels will remain tolerable through the work week.

It will be a bit warmer today, but still comfortable with low humidity levels remaining in place. Temperatures will start to ramp up early to midweek, with the heat and humidity peaking on Tuesday. Other than Tuesday, humidity levels will remain tolerable through the work week.

Fair weather to persist Sunday and Monday. Heat and humidity will return early next week!

High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s with comfortable humidity levels will yield an ideal summer day, with just the low chance for a stray afternoon shower/storm across interior portions of western NY.

Mostly sunny weather this weekend outside of the slight chance of a few showers/thunderstorms that form along the lake breeze boundaries Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, expect temperature to start to be on the rise.

Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall (1 out of 4) this afternoon/early evening toward the Southern Tier. A few stronger storms may produce heavy rainfall resulting in isolated flash flooding. A gusty thunderstorm or two cannot be ruled out toward the Southern Tier as well.

Special Marine Warning including the St. Lawrence River above Ogdensburg NY and St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to St. Regis NY until 6:15 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border and Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY until 6:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Holley NY, Bennetts Corners NY and Clarendon NY until 5:30 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning continues for the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor and Lower Niagara River until 4:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Tonawanda NY, North Tonawanda NY and Lockport NY until 5:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Medina NY, Albion NY and Holley NY until 5:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Tonawanda NY, Niagara Falls NY and North Tonawanda NY until 4:30 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Niagara River to Hamlin Beach NY, Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor and Lower Niagara River until 4:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Tonawanda NY, Niagara Falls NY and North Tonawanda NY until 4:30 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the St. Lawrence River above Ogdensburg NY and St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to St. Regis NY until 3:15 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning continues for the St. Lawrence River above Ogdensburg NY and St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to St. Regis NY until 3:15 PM EDT

There is a Marginal Risk of severe weather (1 out of 5) and a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall (1 out of 4) this afternoon into early this evening. A few stronger storms may bring the threat for strong winds and heavy rainfall that may result in isolated flash flooding.

A few scattered showers across the Finger Lakes will end late this evening. Otherwise dry weather will prevail with mainly clear skies. Low temperatures will drop back into the 65 to 70 degree range in most areas, with lower 60s across the Southern Tier and Lewis County.

Mainly dry weather with a few scattered afternoon showers and isolated storms across the western Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. Temperatures will be above average along with elevated humidity levels.

Mainly dry weather expected for Wednesday through Thursday morning. The potential for showers and thunderstorms will increase starting Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday. Temperatures warm through Thursday, and then cool behind a passing cold front.