Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Brainerd - Crow Wing County Airport (KBRD)

Lat: 46.4°NLon: 94.13°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast with Haze

70°F

21°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Brainerd MN

Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Areas Smoke
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Areas Smoke
then Sunny
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Areas of smoke before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.