Nelson, WI

2:08 PM CDT on May 27, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 761 ft
Lon: 92.0° W
Lat: 44.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.

Nelson Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:50 PM CDT
Elevation
741 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
88 °F
Feels Like 91 °F
Wind(mph)
13
Sunrise / Set
5:29 AM
8:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 93 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 68 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 64 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Mostly Cloudy 61 | 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.72 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
50%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRGK 271855Z AUTO 20009G17KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2972 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
91 °F
Dew Point
68 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
17.0 mph
Health
11 out of 16
Pollen
4.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station MLKCM5

Sunday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
64 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
54 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Mostly Cloudy
61 | 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Mostly Cloudy
66 | 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
68 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Chance of Rain
72 | 61 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 4
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 5
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 65 85 | 67 91 | 66 75 | 63
Wind 9 mph SE 14 mph South 16 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 89% 54% 43% 64%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 60%
Cloud Cover 69% 49% 42% 69%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:29 AM
8:41 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 77 | 58 78 | 53 59 | 47
Wind 7 mph South 14 mph WSW 16 mph West 8 mph WSW
Humidity 83% 53% 42% 64%
Chance of Precip. 70% 40% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 45% 29% 25%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
8:42 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 45 62 | 45 63 | 44 45 | 40
Wind 10 mph WSW 18 mph West 15 mph WNW 9 mph West
Humidity 77% 53% 46% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 30% 54% 67% 66%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
8:43 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 37 51 | 44 53 | 46 39 | 38
Wind 9 mph WNW 8 mph NNW 4 mph North 3 mph North
Humidity 90% 74% 77% 93%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 0% 68% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
8:44 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 38 57 | 46 58 | 49 40 | 38
Wind 2 mph NE 4 mph NE 3 mph NNE 3 mph NNW
Humidity 88% 64% 72% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 74% 98% 8%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 42 62 | 51 65 | 56 47 | 44
Wind 4 mph NW 5 mph WNW 5 mph NW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 86% 65% 73% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 97% 80% 74%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 66 | 54 65 | 56 53 | 51
Wind 4 mph WSW 8 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 7 mph South
Humidity 88% 64% 74% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 42% 53% 55% 8%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 50 63 | 61 68 | 67 63 | 61
Wind 8 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSE
Humidity 87% 90% 93% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 37% 92% 77% 76%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 61 73 | 71 73 | 72 65 | 63
Wind 4 mph SE 6 mph SSE 3 mph SSE 1 mph SE
Humidity 98% 96% 94% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 66% 67% 79% 84%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 61 71 | 69 72 | 67 61 | 57
Wind 1 mph WNW 2 mph NW 1 mph NW 1 mph SSW
Humidity 98% 93% 86% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 83% 82% 80% 68%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:49 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 71 | 68 72 | 65 63 | 58
Wind 2 mph SSW 2 mph SSW 3 mph South 2 mph SSE
Humidity 93% 87% 78% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 27% 17% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:45 PM
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History & Almanac
May 27, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRGK) 68 °F 46 °F
Record (KRGK) 86 °F (2006) 39 °F (2008)
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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.
Astronomy
May. 27, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:29 AM CDT 8:41 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:54 AM CDT 9:17 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:08 AM CDT 10:02 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:12 AM CDT 10:58 PM CDT
Moon 11:43 AM CDT 12:41 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 22m
Length of Day
15h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 39% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
91 °F
Monroe
90 °F
Boscobel
89 °F
Middleton
89 °F
Baraboo
88 °F
Madison
42 °F
Superior
46 °F
Ashland
53 °F
Manitowoc
53 °F
Siren
53 °F
Hayward
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Red Wing 88 °F Clear 1:55 PM CDT
Winona 90 °F Scattered Clouds 1:53 PM CDT
Menomonie 82 °F Scattered Clouds 1:55 PM CDT
Eau Claire 83 °F Partly Cloudy 1:56 PM CDT
Flight To ETA Status
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KEAU 02:29PM On Time
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Flight Rule: VFR (KRGK)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 195° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KRGK 271855Z AUTO 20009G17KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2972 RMK AO2

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Rockies vs. Reds 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 94 °F
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
Event Date Forecast
Crewe Alexandra vs. Cheltenham Town 3:00 PM BST on May 27, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
Huesca vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 27, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MNDOT Kellogg US-61 Mile Post 53, Kellogg, MN 88 °F 91 °F 68 °F 50% SSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 741 ft 1:50 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Lake City MN , Lake City, MN 89 °F 96 °F 72 °F 57% SSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 692 ft 1:46 PM CDT MADIS
HADS MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOL AT LAKE C MN, Stockholm, WI - - - - WSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 680 ft 1:00 PM CDT MADIS
HADS CHIPPEWA RIVER AT DURAND WI, Durand, WI - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 859 ft 1:00 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Wabasha MN , Wabasha, MN 71 °F 77 °F 53 °F 53% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2493 ft 1:38 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Zumbro Falls MN , Zumbro Falls, MN 89 °F 97 °F 73 °F 60% West  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 2755 ft 1:36 PM CDT MADIS
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:37 PM CDT on May 26, 2012

... Record rainfall amount at Rochester international Airport Saturday...

A total of 1.63 inches of rain has fallen at the Rochester
international Airport as of 430 PM Saturday may 26th. This breaks
the previous daily rainfall record for this date... which was 1.27
inches set in 1982.


Local Storm Report


05/26/2012 0403 PM

2 miles N of tell, Buffalo County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.





05/26/2012 0355 PM

Nelson, Buffalo County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.





05/26/2012 0355 PM

Nelson, Buffalo County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.





05/26/2012 0403 PM

2 miles N of tell, Buffalo County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.





05/26/2012 0403 PM

2 miles N of tell, Buffalo County.

Hail e1.75 inch, reported by public.






05/26/2012 0355 PM

Nelson, Buffalo County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:16 PM CDT on May 27, 2012

... Wettest day in Rochester MN since July 2011...

On may 26th... Rochester international Airport received 1.63 inches
of rain. This made it the wettest day since July 15 2011 when
2.73 inches of precipitation fell.

This was also the first time that Rochester has had over an inch of
precipitation this year. This normally occurs on may 1st and there
are typically 6 days annually which have at least an inch of
precipitation.

There were 315 days between yesterday and the last time that over an
inch of precipitation fell /July 15 2011/. This was the eighth
longest stretch and the longest stretch since a 549 day stretch from
September 22 1994 to March 23 1996.

                Longest stretches of days
                between 1 inch or greater
                precipitation occurrences
                    in Rochester MN

              consecutive
      rank days dates
      ---- ----------- -----
        1 573 days Nov 21 1975 - Jun 15 1977
        2 549 days Sep 22 1994 - Mar 23 1996
        3 376 days Aug 5 1945 - Aug 15 1946
        4 367 days may 18 1910 - may 19 1911
        5 344 days Jun 17 1977 - may 26 1978
        6 321 days Jul 27 1949 - Jun 12 1950
        7 316 days Jun 5 1958 - Apr 16 1959
        8 315 days Jul 16 2011 - may 25 2012
        9 310 days Jun 21 1974 - Apr 26 1975
       10 308 days Jul 3 1960 - may 6 1961