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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA)

Lat: 44.12°NLon: 93.26°WElev: 1129ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Blooming Prairie MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Blooming Prairie MN
 43.9°N 93.12°W (Elev. 1263 ft)
Last Update:
1:48 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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