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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.80 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	13 Apr 11:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

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 75. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall 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 72. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 13 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.