Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Benson Municipal Airport (KBBB)

Lat: 45.33°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1030ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Starbuck MN

Extreme Heat Warning June 21, 12:00pm until June 22, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Starbuck MN
 45.54°N 95.61°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
8:07 am CDT Jun 20, 2025
9am CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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