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

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Le Sueur MN

Today
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.