Heavy Rain Threat Along Central Gulf Coast; Severe Weather Possible Across Upper Midwest

Heavy rainfall remains likely along the central Gulf Coast through Friday, from southeast Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. This rainfall may be excessive and produce flash flooding across the saturated region. Meanwhile, a strong cold front will push into the Upper Midwest and may trigger severe thunderstorms today. These storms may contain hail and damaging winds from Minnesota to Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	S 20 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.80 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	16 Sep 5:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Kiester MN

Tonight

Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Showers
Likely
Low: 59 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
High: 69 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 44 °F
Saturday

Sunny
High: 74 °F
Saturday
Night

Clear
Low: 61 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 86 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 65 °F
Monday

Sunny then
Chance
Showers
High: 84 °F
Monday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 55 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Light east southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.