Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Overcast and Breezy

58°F

14°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 23 G 30 mph
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 11:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

Overnight
Low: 53 °F
Cloudy and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Memorial Day

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.