Weather along the path of the solar eclipse: clear skies in New York City and clouds in Buffalo

The good news is that conditions in New York are likely to be better than expected, and New Yorkers are likely to be able to... see the eclipse. Bad news for Texas and Great Lakes areas in the path of total eclipse. According to New York Post, due to bad weather, residents of this region are at risk of missing this phenomenon completely.

It may happen that hundreds of thousands of tourists who paid big money to see the eclipse will experience cloudy skies.

The highly anticipated eclipse, during which the Moon will pass in front of and obscure the Sun, will travel from south-central Texas through the Ohio Valley and New England, and then through northeastern Canada.

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New York weather forecast

While previous forecasts predicted heavy clouds and severe weather for New York City on Monday, April 8, New Yorkers may be treated to a historic solar eclipse.

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“There may be clouds, but they will be high. You'll be able to see through them, so it won't interfere with your viewing," said Fox Weather meteorologist Dax Clark.

Although New York City is outside the path of total eclipse, about 91% of the celestial event will be visible from the city at approximately 15:25 p.m.

Austin

Texans will be out of luck Monday, with cloudy skies forecast for the eclipse and severe storms hitting the state later in the day.

The region will become cloudy as the eclipse enters the area where it will be fully visible from 13:40 pm to 13:44 pm Central American Time.

“It is likely that the sky will be 80-90% cloudy, and even thunderstorms are possible in Austin and surrounding areas of Texas during the eclipse,” Clark suggested.

Buffalo

The weather conditions are no better in Buffalo.

“The situation is still in question. Things are looking pretty cloudy right now. It may not be possible to see the eclipse from there,” Clark noted.

Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio

In Cincinnati and Columbus it is cloudy, the air temperature is within +15° C. If you head north towards Toledo, the conditions for viewing the solar spectacle will be even better.

“They will have a very good view,” Clark said.

Although Cleveland is located on Lake Erie, where clouds can accumulate, it is in a similar situation as skies are likely to clear as the eclipse passes through the region, according to the forecast.

Dallas

Dallas, like Austin, will likely experience severe storms on Monday, April 8, but there is a chance residents will be able to see the eclipse during the day. Temperatures will be around 24°C with 60% cloud cover, but breaks in cloud cover are possible, as Clarke noted.

“There is a risk of severe weather, but it will come after the eclipse,” he said, adding that cloud cover will likely increase during the eclipse due to the approaching storm.

Indianapolis

Clear skies are expected along the path of totality when the eclipse passes through Indiana around 15:06 p.m. The air temperature will be about 21° C, partly cloudy is possible.

“Indy looks great. This will be one of the best cities in the country in terms of surveillance,” Clark emphasized.

Louisville

Like Indianapolis, Louisville is expected to have optimal conditions for viewing the eclipse. The forecast shows a maximum temperature of 23C with a slight chance of early morning showers. These showers will likely clear away cloud cover before the eclipse passes through the region around 15:07 p.m.

Rochester

Like other Western New York cities, Rochester may be in a prime spot for this phenomenon.

“For a total eclipse, cloud cover is about 80 percent,” Clark said. “I will say that things are looking better for upstate New York and areas along the Great Lakes.”

San Antonio

Like other parts of Texas, skies in San Antonio will likely be too cloudy for residents to fully enjoy the solar eclipse. The forecast shows a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and showers, and about 90 percent cloud cover.