Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9° N Lon: 92.49° W Elev: 1316 ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 27 Aug 4:54 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Olmsted County

Today
Mostly sunny early this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light winds.
Friday Night Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.



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