Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE)

Lat: 45.16°NLon: 93.84°WElev: 968ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Elk River MN

Severe T-storm Watch August 16, 05:56am until August 16, 09:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until August 16, 06:45am
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Severe T-storm Watch
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 16, 05:56am until August 16, 09:00am
    Severe T-storm Warning until August 16, 06:45am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East 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.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East 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.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. 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 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Elk River MN
 45.3°N 93.61°W (Elev. 896 ft)
5:28 am CDT Aug 16, 2025
5am CDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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