Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Fair with Haze

63°F

17°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 11:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Nelson MN

Overnight
Low: 59 °F
Areas Smoke
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Areas Smoke
then Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Areas of smoke before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.