Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mapleton MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mapleton MN
 43.93°N 93.95°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
6:08 pm CDT Jul 12, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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