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

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:54 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Racine MN

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 77. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. 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 before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 8 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.