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

Pine River Regional Airport (KPWC)

Lat: 46.73°NLon: 94.38°WElev: 1293ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	SE 13 mph
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 9:35 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Backus MN

Today
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Areas of smoke before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. 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 20 mph.