Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

63°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 15 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 4:35 am CDT

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Twin Lakes MN

Heat Advisory June 20, 02:00pm until June 21, 12:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning June 21, 12:00pm until June 22, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
then Mostly
Clear and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Hot and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Hot and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.