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

86°F

30°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.89 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 5:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Kiester MN

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.