Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Elmo Airport (K21D)

Lat: 45°NLon: 92.85°WElev: 925ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.69 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 7:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

River Falls WI

Flood Watch until May 22, 01:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until May 22, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Wed
Flood Watch
Today
High: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.