Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

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

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 28 Aug 5:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Blue Earth County

Tonight
Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of rain showers early in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds up to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Wednesday
Cooler. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Wednesday Night
Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.



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