Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	13 Jul 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Nelson MN

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
then Areas
Smoke
Monday
High: 85 °F
Areas Smoke
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Areas of smoke between 2am and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight.

Monday

Areas of smoke before 11am, then areas of smoke after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Areas of smoke before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.