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

Brainerd - Crow Wing County Airport (KBRD)

Lat: 46.4°NLon: 94.13°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Baxter MN

Today
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 11pm and 1am. Low around 56. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.