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

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	W 8 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Alexandria MN

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. West wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 60. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 10 mph.