Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 14 May 3:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Rochester MN
 44.02°N 92.49°W
3:59 am CDT May 14, 2024
4am CDT May 14, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
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