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

72°F

22°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:15 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Albert Lea MN

Today
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °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: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

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

Tonight

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.