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 >

Current conditions at

Minneapolis, Crystal Airport (KMIC)

Lat: 45.06°NLon: 93.35°WElev: 866ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Golden Valley MN

Flood Watch May 21, 10:15am until May 22, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch May 21, 10:15am until May 22, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Wed

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

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

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation 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 71. 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 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Golden Valley MN
 44.98°N 93.34°W (Elev. 876 ft)
9:30 am CDT May 21, 2024
10am CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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