Excessive Heat in Faribault, Minnesota

Warm environmental temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high dewpoint values in the upper 70s caused high heat indices exceeding 105F for approximately six hours. The AWOS Station located in Albert Lea, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 114F at 5:55 PM (CST). The AWOS Station located in Fairmont, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 117F at 4:55 PM (CST).

Excessive Heat occurred through much of Central and Southern MN through the afternoon of August 22nd, 2023. A warm front stalled over the region which allowed for a continued supply of warm moist air into the region. Highs ranged in the 90s to low 100s, dew points in the 70s, with heat indices ranging between 105-120 degrees.

Some of the highest apparent temperatures recorded include:

Princeton (Sherburne): 119F

Madison (Lac Qui Parle): 118F

Crystal (Hennepin): 117F

Fairmont (Martin): 117F

Buffalo (Wright): 116F

Granite Falls (Yellow Medicine): 116F

St. Paul (Ramsey): 116F

St. James (Watonwan): 115F

Mankato (Blue Earth): 115F

Blaine (Anoka): 115F.