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

Current conditions at

Minneapolis - Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM)

Lat: 44.83°NLon: 93.47°WElev: 906ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Chaska MN

Heat Advisory July 15, 12:00pm until July 15, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F⇓
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 64 by 5pm. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. 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 66. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

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