Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68° N Lon: 93.37° W Elev: 1260 ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Jul 3:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Freeborn County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Decreasing clouds. Chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny in the morning, then sunny with chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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225 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
 
 

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