Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Light Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	1 Jul 8:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Northwood IA

Heat Advisory July 1, 09:07am until July 1, 10:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 1, 09:07am until July 1, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely
Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Low around 69. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 69. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.