Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Benson Municipal Airport (KBBB)

Lat: 45.33°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1030ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.81 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	15 Jul 9:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Benson MN

Today
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest 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.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 10 mph.