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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (998.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mapleton MN

Tornado Watch until May 21, 09:00pm
Flood Watch May 21, 01:40pm until May 21, 07:00pm
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Tornado Watch
Flood Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch until May 21, 09:00pm
    Flood Watch May 21, 01:40pm until May 21, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Windy. Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Mapleton MN
 43.93°N 93.95°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
Last Update:
1:28 pm CDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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