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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 6:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Northwood IA

Today
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 77. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.