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 >

Current conditions at

St. James Municipal Airport (KJYG)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 94.55°WElev: 1063ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Saint James MN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Areas of smoke between 11am and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Areas of smoke between 11am and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Saint James MN
 43.98°N 94.61°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
10:29 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
11am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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