Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains; Coastal Storm in the Southeast

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible across much of the High Plains through the weekend. A non-tropical low along the coast of the southeastern U.S. will produce gusty winds, dangerous surf, and rip current conditions this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall is also expected in portions of the Carolinas and Virginia. Read More >

Current conditions at

Detroit Lakes Airport-Wething Field (KDTL)

Lat: 46.83°NLon: 95.89°WElev: 1391ft.

A Few Clouds

57°F

14°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 May 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Detroit Lakes MN

Red Flag Warning May 28, 12:00pm until May 28, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 57 °F

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 82 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 60 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Detroit Lakes MN
 46.81°N 95.8°W
3:45 am CDT May 28, 2023
4am CDT May 28, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 3, 2023
 
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