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

Current conditions at

Princeton (KPNM)

Lat: 45.56°NLon: 93.61°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Elk River MN

Heat Advisory July 15, 12:00pm until July 15, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 65 °F⇓
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 60 by 5pm. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.