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

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Jul 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Saint Charles MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 78. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    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 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    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 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 78. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters 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 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. 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 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Saint Charles MN
 43.89°N 92.07°W
1:59 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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