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.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	13 Apr 3:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

Today
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. 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 midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth 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 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.