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

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (KCKC)

Lat: 47.84°NLon: 90.39°WElev: 1784ft.

Partly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
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

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport MN

Today
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Areas of smoke between 10pm and 11pm. Low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.