Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. 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 with Haze

77°F

25°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 9:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

Today
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Steady temperature around 70. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 6 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.