Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paynesville, Paynesville Municipal Airport (KPEX)

Lat: 45.37° N Lon: 94.74° W Elev: 1181 ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 4:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Stearns County

Today
Decreasing clouds. Chance of thunderstorms early in the morning, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows around 50. West winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Saturday
Cooler, sunny. Highs around 70.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 50 percent.



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