Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Marais, The Bay of Grand Marais (KGNA)

Lat: 47.75°NLon: 90.34°WElev: 610ft.

69°F

21°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Aug 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Tofte MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Tofte MN
 47.61°N 90.87°W
1:56 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
2pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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