Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

A slow moving cold front will bring multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms from the central Plains into the Great Lakes through Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	25 Jun 5:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Albert Lea MN

Today

Partly Sunny
High: 86 °F
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 65 °F
Saturday

T-storms
High: 76 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 59 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms
High: 80 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Chance
T-storms
High: 81 °F
Monday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Tuesday

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 76. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.