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 >

Rain and Storms tonight followed by Smoke

Thunderstorm chances Today through Saturday

Wildfire Smoke Returns

Thunderstorms are expected to pass through this evening and into tonight from west to east. Heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding, small hail up to nickel size, and gusty winds up to 40-50 mph are the main threats. Smoke is expected pretty quickly following the thunderstorms.

Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight across most of northern Minnesota into parts of northwest Wisconsin. Periods of heavy rainfall is also possible Friday afternoon and evening which could create localized flooding. There is another chance of thunderstorms for parts of the MN Arrowhead and northwest Wisconsin Saturday afternoon and evening. After a mostly dry day Sunday, shower and thunderstorm chances return Monday. Temperatures will be near normal through the weekend and Monday.

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

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