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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

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog/Mist and Windy

70°F

21°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	W 39 G 59 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	15 Jul 2:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Alexandria, Chandler Field MN

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 11pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.