Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >
Soaring Forecast for the Twin Cities Area
Prepared at 12:30 GMT Sat Aug 15 2026
Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring
(ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index
3000 185 23 16 -1.0
5000 185 13 13 2.5
7000 220 14 10 5.5
Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..79
Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........2 pm
Maximum Temperature for the day............................82 Deg F
Maximum altitude of thermals...............................3700 (ft agl)
Height where cumulus will form.............................2000 (ft agl)
Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................2500 (ft agl)
Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM).........5
Implications of specific soaring indices:
-4 or Less............Excellent
-3....................Good
-2 or -1..............Fair
Zero or Greater.......Poor
Forecast is based on Upper Air Data collected
at Chanhassen, Minnesota. Elevation 943 feet.
To: Princeton FSS, FAX, (763) 389-7143 Voice, (800) 642-6505
From: National Weather Service Chanhassen, Voice (952) 361-6671
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