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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (KCKC)

Lat: 47.84°NLon: 90.39°WElev: 1784ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.80 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 1:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Grand Marais/Cook County Airport MN

This Afternoon
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Areas of smoke before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A slight 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 78. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 5 mph.