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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 1 Oct 4:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elgin MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog between 8am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog between 8am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elgin MN
 44.13°N 92.24°W
Last Update:
5:26 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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