Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Benson Municipal Airport (KBBB)

Lat: 45.33°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1030ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 3:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Benson MN

Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Tue
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 10 mph.