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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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Brainerd - Crow Wing County Airport (KBRD)

Lat: 46.4°NLon: 94.13°WElev: 1220ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 12 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Brainerd MN

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 11pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 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 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.