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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 11:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester MN
 44.02°N 92.46°W
Last Update:
12:31 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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