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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Brainerd - Crow Wing County Airport (KBRD)

Lat: 46.4°NLon: 94.13°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Sep 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Brainerd MN

Severe T-storm Watch until September 3, 10:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch until September 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Labor Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Brainerd MN
 46.36°N 94.2°W
Last Update:
6:11 pm CDT Sep 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Sep 3, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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