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Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

The prolonged and intense heat wave continues today for portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with relief expected by this weekend. There will be daily chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Municipal Airport (KELO)

Lat: 47.82°NLon: 91.83°WElev: 1457ft.

Drizzle

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 27 Jun 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely MN

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Ely MN
 47.9°N 91.85°W
Last Update:
6:10 am CDT Jun 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jun 27, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 3, 2025
 
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