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

Aitkin Municipal Airport - Steve Kurtz Field (KAIT)

Lat: 46.55°NLon: 93.68°WElev: 1198ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 1:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Aitkin MN

Flood Watch until July 16, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until July 16, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely

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. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. 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 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. North wind 5 to 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 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. 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 57. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

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