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

60°F

16°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Last update	13 Apr 9:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

Today
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Patchy Fog
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: 71 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely and
Breezy

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. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 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 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest 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 after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 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 northwest 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 71. Northwest wind 7 to 9 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 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 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 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. 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 31. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.