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

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22° N Lon: 93.92° W Elev: 1020 ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	E 13 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

Le Sueur County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the late evening and overnight. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Wednesday Night

Clear. Lows around 60.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.