Ostrander, MN

9:20 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1309 ft
Lon: 92.4° W
Lat: 43.6° N
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Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
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Ostrander Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:13 PM CDT
Weather Station
Preston (KFKA)
Elevation
1276 ft
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Now
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
68 °F
Feels Like 68 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:39 AM
8:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Mostly Cloudy 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 64 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 66 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Clear 70 | 45 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.62 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
72%
Rainfall
0.46 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFKA 210213Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT110 20/15 A2962 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02010149
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
68 °F
73,74,73,72,71,72,72,72,71,70,70,69,69
Dew Point
59 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from SE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
2.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch 196 in effect until 3 am CDT Tuesday...

Weather Forecast for Ostrander MN

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KFKA

Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
81 | 57 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
64 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
66 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 24
Clear
70 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
63 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Sunday, 26
Chance of Rain
63 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
84 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 76 | 62 78 | 61 65 | 58
Wind 14 mph SSE 20 mph South 14 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 86% 60% 53% 74%
Chance of Precip. 100% 10% 50% 60%
Cloud Cover 90% 73% 73% 70%
Conditions Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.03], Average RMSE [2.22]
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 57 65 | 55 69 | 53 62 | 49
Wind 8 mph South 13 mph SSW 12 mph WSW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 85% 71% 53% 65%
Chance of Precip. 60% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 64% 72% 76% 43%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:34 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.80], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.67], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 63 | 50 62 | 48 54 | 46
Wind 1 mph WNW 5 mph NW 9 mph NW 9 mph North
Humidity 81% 60% 60% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 50% 40%
Cloud Cover 91% 83% 90% 97%
Conditions Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.72], Average RMSE [2.71]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [2.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 46 58 | 45 65 | 44 52 | 37
Wind 11 mph NNE 14 mph NNE 10 mph NE 6 mph NNE
Humidity 91% 61% 45% 56%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 82% 54% 31% 1%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.75], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.18], Average RMSE [3.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 31 63 | 42 62 | 48 53 | 43
Wind 3 mph ENE 3 mph ESE 4 mph SE 6 mph SE
Humidity 68% 46% 60% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 30% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.31], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.33], Average RMSE [3.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 45 55 | 48 59 | 47 58 | 44
Wind 6 mph SSE 8 mph SE 8 mph SE 8 mph SE
Humidity 91% 78% 68% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 48% 47% 79% 89%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.35], Average RMSE [3.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.75], Average RMSE [4.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 44 53 | 51 61 | 53 64 | 52
Wind 9 mph ESE 12 mph SE 11 mph ESE 10 mph ESE
Humidity 94% 92% 73% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 84% 82% 96%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.39], Average RMSE [3.54]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.72], Average RMSE [4.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 52 65 | 55 70 | 59 59 | 57
Wind 10 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 8 mph East
Humidity 94% 72% 70% 92%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 68% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.84], Average RMSE [3.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.43], Average RMSE [5.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 60 69 | 65 76 | 71 65 | 65
Wind 7 mph SE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 98% 84% 86% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 91% 85% 70%
Conditions Fog Overcast Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.28], Average RMSE [5.79]
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 65 74 | 69 80 | 73 67 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSE 7 mph South 5 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 99% 84% 79% 98%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 38% 48% 49%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.72], Average RMSE [5.93]
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 72 | 69 74 | 70 65 | 65
Wind 3 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 3 mph South 4 mph South
Humidity 100% 87% 89% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 42% 40% 43% 41%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 8:51 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 71 | 67 69 | 69 63 | 63
Wind 3 mph South 5 mph South 3 mph South 2 mph South
Humidity 100% 87% 100% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 34% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Fog Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRST) 70 °F 49 °F
Record (KRST) 96 °F (1934) 30 °F (1954)
Yesterday 79 °F 60 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:39 AM CDT 8:33 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:05 AM CDT 9:07 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:23 AM CDT 9:50 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:33 AM CDT 10:40 PM CDT
Moon 3:33 PM CDT (5/20) 2:44 AM CDT (5/20)
Length Of Visible Light 16h 01m
Length of Day
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 54s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 79% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
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State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Winona
73 °F
Princeton
73 °F
Preston
73 °F
South St. Paul
73 °F
Albert Lea
39 °F
Duluth Sky Harbor
41 °F
Moose Lake
42 °F
Two Harbors
42 °F
Silver Bay
44 °F
Hinckley
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Preston 68 °F Scattered Clouds 9:13 PM CDT
Rochester 64 °F Clear 8:54 PM CDT
Austin 66 °F Clear 9:15 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFKA)
Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 130° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KFKA 210213Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT110 20/15 A2962 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02010149

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MNDOT Dexter I-90 Mile Post 195, Dexter, MN 65 °F 61 °F 84% SW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1410 ft 8:51 PM CDT MADIS
Stewartville, MN 65.5 °F 60 °F 81% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1253 ft 9:16 PM CDT Normal  
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:03 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 196 remains in effect until 300 am CDT

MN
. Minnesota counties included are

Fillmore Houston Mower
Winona




Areal Flood Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:38 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
Fillmore County in southeast Minnesota...
Howard County in northeast Iowa...
Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Mower County in southeast Minnesota...
northern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
southern Olmsted County in southeast Minnesota...

* until 1000 PM CDT

This warning extends the previous warning.

Flooding is ongoing in much of these areas. Creeks and smaller
branches of the root... upper Iowa and Cedar rivers in the region
have all had flooding today. While the water level has receded in
some areas... it remains high for most that impacts roads.

Many secondary roads are still under water or too heavily damaged to
travel on. Highway 9 west of Osage Iowa remains closed due to
surface washout. Some basements were also impacted from high
rainfall rates on Sunday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening.
These are not expected to make matters worse but could delay the
fall of the water levels going into Tuesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Flood waters are still impacting numerous roads around the region.
Drive carefully... especially after dark. Heed all Road closures
and do not take chances.

Most flood related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water covered bridges... dips... or low water crossings. Never try to
cross a flowing stream... even a small one... on foot or in a vehicle.


Lat... Lon 4385 9269 4396 9236 4398 9209 4385 9208
      4384 9173 4350 9173 4350 9208 4321 9208
      4321 9255 4305 9257 4305 9303 4375 9305


Shea




339 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013

The Flood Warning continues for
the South Branch root river at Preston.
* Until Tuesday evening... or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:30 PM Monday the stage was 938.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 937.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue rising to near 938.5 feet by
this evening. The river will fall below flood stage later tonight.
* Impact... at 938.0 feet... some city streets are flooded near the
river and some evacuations are needed.


Lat... Lon 4368 9219 4370 9206 4369 9202 4365 9206 4363 9219


Zt



Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:30 am CDT on May 20, 2013

... New daily precipitation record in Rochester MN...

On may 19th... Rochester international Airport received 2.07 inches
of precipitation. This surpassed the previous record for the day of
1.20 inches in 1959.


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Local Storm Report
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05/20/2013 1054 am

Spring Valley, Fillmore County.

Flood, reported by law enforcement.


            Numerous Road closures across the western 1/2 of Fillmore
            County. Reports of basement flooding in the Spring Valley
            area. Cattle stranded in the Wykoff and Fillmore areas.





05/19/2013 1000 PM

Fillmore, Fillmore County.

Heavy rain m2.39 inch, reported by mesonet.



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:51 PM CDT on May 21, 2013

... Safety rules for severe thunderstorms...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch or warning has been issued by the
National Weather Service. The following tips are being provided
while the watch or warning is in effect.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for the
development of severe weather in and close to the watch area. If you
are in the watch area... monitor weather conditions closely. These
storms can develop rapidly so there may be occasions when advanced
warning is not possible.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm has been
observed or indicated by radar. If you are near or in the path of
this storm... take immediate actions to protect life and property.
Follow these safety rules.

In open country... you should seek shelter and avoid trees which can
be targets for lightning. If there is no shelter... go to a ditch or
culvert but beware of rising water or flash flooding.

When indoors... stay away from windows and go to an interior room.

In Mobile homes... you should leave and seek a nearby safe shelter.

If swimming or on a boat... move to shore as quickly as possible and
find shelter.

A thunderstorm is considered severe when it contains one inch or
larger diameter size hail or wind gusts of 58 mph or greater. A
severe thunderstorm may contain a combination of these two elements
as well as very heavy rain and deadly lightning.

Remember... with some severe thunderstorms there is the possibility
of tornadoes.


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