Severe Storms Expected Today - Stay Weather Aware!

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will sweep across the region today. Some are expected to be severe at times, with the highest risk (Level 4 out of 5) south of Interstate 90 this afternoon and evening. Be prepared to take indoor shelter if a storm nears your location and remain weather aware! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

70°F

21°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 31 mph
Barometer	29.47 in (997.3 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 2:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Rochester International Airport MN

Tornado Watch until May 21, 09:00pm

Flood Watch May 21, 03:47pm until May 21, 09:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Flood Watch

Tornado Watch until May 21, 09:00pm
Flood Watch May 21, 03:47pm until May 21, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Breezy.
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 11 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 71. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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 42. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Memorial Day

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 13 mph.