Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hutchinson, Hutchinson Municipal Airport-Butler Field (KHCD)

Lat: 44.86°NLon: 94.39°WElev: 1047ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 9:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Hutchinson MN

Today
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.