Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Wheaton Municipal Airport (KETH)

Lat: 45.78°NLon: 96.55°WElev: 1011ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Fairmount ND

Today
High: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 59. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.