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Preliminary info from the May 17, 2026 Southern MN Tornadoes

Current conditions at

Litchfield Municipal Airport (KLJF)

Lat: 45.09°NLon: 94.51°WElev: 1142ft.

Light Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 14 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	22 May 11:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Litchfield MN

This Afternoon
High: 59 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Memorial Day
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 59. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Low around 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.

Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.