National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Jul 7:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mankato MN

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 82 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 65 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend
Point Forecast:
Mankato MN
 44.17°N 93.98°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
Last Update:
5:53 am CDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm CDT Jul 12, 2022
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation