Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Municipal Airport (KELO)

Lat: 47.82° N Lon: 91.83° W Elev: 1457 ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 2:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Cook/Northern Lake

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Monday Night
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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238 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
 
 

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