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 >

Current conditions at

Todd Field Airport (K14Y)

Lat: 45.9°NLon: 94.87°WElev: 1328ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Long Prairie MN

Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 15, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe.  Areas of smoke between 11pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 79. North northwest wind around 10 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 likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 11pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Long Prairie MN
 45.98°N 94.88°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
3:08 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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