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Severe Weather Likely this Afternoon and Evening

A line of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly north of Interstate 90 later this afternoon and track to the east/northeast through the area. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), and heavy rain of 2-3" are the main threats. A tornado cannot be ruled out if conditions line up just right. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Fog/Mist

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 13 Apr 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Chatfield MN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Chatfield MN
 43.87°N 92.07°W
Last Update:
10:46 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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