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

Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)

Lat: 44.88°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 840ft.

Mostly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	15 Jul 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lauderdale MN

Heat Advisory July 15, 04:46pm until July 15, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 15, 04:46pm until July 15, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 69 °F⇓
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 65. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 65 by 5pm. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.