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 >

Current conditions at

Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)

Lat: 44.76°NLon: 94.09°WElev: 994ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Waconia MN

Heat Advisory July 15, 06:59pm until July 15, 08:00pm
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    Heat Advisory July 15, 06:59pm until July 15, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    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%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Waconia MN
 44.83°N 93.85°W (Elev. 997 ft)
6:48 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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