Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Upper Midwest

A sweltering and long duration heat wave will build across the West this weekend through much of next week. Excessive heat warnings/watches along with heat advisories are in effect from the Southwest to the Northwest. Dangerous heat is also persisting across the southern Plains. Meanwhile, severe storms are likely in the Upper Midwest with heavy rain/flooding, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF)

Lat: 44.55°NLon: 95.08°WElev: 1020ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Aug 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Springfield MN

Today

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
High: 88 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Clear
Low: 53 °F
Saturday

Sunny
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 58 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 80 °F
Sunday
Night

Clear
Low: 56 °F
Monday

Sunny
High: 76 °F
Monday
Night

Clear
Low: 53 °F
Tuesday

Sunny
High: 80 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.