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 >

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 Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Apr 2:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hammond MN

Tornado Watch until April 17, 08:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch until April 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 75 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. 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 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 9 to 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 morning.
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 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 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 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hammond MN
 44.22°N 92.36°W
1:26 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
3pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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