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

St. Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)

Lat: 45.54°NLon: 94.05°WElev: 1020ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 17 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Clear Lake MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  High near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    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 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 65. 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.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    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 northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. High near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. 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 northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Clear Lake MN
 45.51°N 93.94°W (Elev. 997 ft)
11:28 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
12pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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