Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Apr 10:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rochester MN

Freeze Warning April 19, 01:00am until April 19, 08:00am
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Freeze Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am.  Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 8 mph.

    Frost

    Low: 32 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

    High: 46 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 30 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 47 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 30 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 57 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 36 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 60 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 43 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a north wind 9 to 16 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Rochester MN
 44.07°N 92.49°W
10:59 pm CDT Apr 18, 2024
11pm CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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