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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairmont, Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM)

Lat: 43.65°NLon: 94.42°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 4:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairmont MN

Flood Watch until May 21, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until May 21, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Windy. Chance
    T-storms then
    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Fairmont MN
 43.65°N 94.46°W (Elev. 1152 ft)
Last Update:
2:59 am CDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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