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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 22 Jul 3:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W North Mankato MN

Heat Advisory July 23, 12:00pm until July 23, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 22, 04:37pm until July 22, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory July 22, 04:37pm until July 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W North Mankato MN
 44.19°N 94.1°W (Elev. 948 ft)
Last Update:
4:28 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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