Upstate New York Braces for Marginal Risk Storms

Damaging winds possible Tuesday afternoon and evening

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:53am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a stormy, cloud-filled sky over a rural upstate New York scene, with any physical structures or objects dwarfed by the overwhelming scale of the natural elements.An impending storm system looms over the rural landscapes of upstate New York, underscoring the region's vulnerability to sudden, powerful weather events.Binghamton Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for isolated severe thunderstorms across much of upstate New York on Tuesday, with the primary threat being damaging wind gusts. While widespread severe weather is not expected, forecasters warn that a few storms could briefly intensify and produce stronger impacts during the mid-afternoon through evening hours.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a significant threat to public safety, infrastructure, and property. Even a Marginal Risk event can still bring dangerous conditions that require residents to remain weather-aware and prepared, especially during peak travel times when the storms are expected to develop.

The details

According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, the main hazard from the isolated storms will be strong to locally damaging wind gusts. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, a few storms could briefly intensify and produce stronger impacts. The general timeframe for storm development is mid-afternoon through the evening hours, which may impact commuters and students during afternoon and evening travel periods.

  • The Marginal Risk has been issued for Tuesday, April 13, 2026.
  • Storm development is expected from mid-afternoon through the evening hours.

The players

National Weather Service in Binghamton

The regional office of the National Weather Service that issued the Marginal Risk forecast for upstate New York.

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What’s next

Residents should remain weather-aware and be prepared for changing conditions, especially later in the day on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Even a Marginal Risk of severe weather can still bring dangerous conditions that require vigilance and preparedness from the public. Upstate New Yorkers should monitor the forecast and be ready to take shelter if any storms intensify.