Severe Weather Likely this Afternoon

An additional round of severe weather will move into the region early this afternoon and depart before sunset. Large hail (2-3" diameter), damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes, perhaps some strong (EF2-EF3) will be possible. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and to promptly head to your safe location when a warning is issued! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Fog/Mist and Breezy

53°F

12°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 24 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.56 in (1000.9 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	17 Apr 2:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rochester MN

Tornado Watch until April 17, 08:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until April 17, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Fri
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.