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.

Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Merrifield MN

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F⇓
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Temperature falling to around 75 by 3pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. 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. Areas of smoke between 10pm and 1am. Low around 55. 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

Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. 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 east around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.