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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.DISCUSSION...
Fire weather concerns remain low over the next week. Today`s high
up around 80 along the Upper Minnesota River Valley could bring
some RH values in the 30s. With cooler temperatures ahead those
are the lowest RH values we will see for a while. There will be
some thunderstorms overnight tonight and another chance for rain
on Sunday.


MNZ047-054>056-064-241215-
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 0400, then rain showers and
                    thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
                    70 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................3 until 0100, then 4 until 0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph.
LAL.................4 until 1300, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 29 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 128000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph after
                    midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 8 to 13 mph.

$$

MNZ041>043-048>050-241215-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
                    0400. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
                    likely after 0400. Chance of precipitation 70
                    percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................3 until 0100, then 4.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely until 1300, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
                    percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the west
                    16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35
                    mph.
LAL.................5 until 1300, then 4 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 101000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph early in the
                    morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
                    after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ044-045-051>053-241215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge,
and Center City
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
                    Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................2 until 0100, then 3 until 0400, then 4.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely until 1600, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near
                    100 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph.
LAL.................5 until 1600, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 80000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
                    until early morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
South winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ057-058-065-073-241215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia,
and Redwood Falls
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then cloudy. Chance
                    of rain showers and thunderstorms after 2200
                    until 0400, then rain showers with
                    thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
                    90 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph.
LAL.................1 until 2200, then 2 until 0100, then 4 until
                    0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers likely until 1000.
                    Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers
                    after 1000. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph shifting to the west 17 to 22 mph
                    with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................4 until 1300, then 3 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 121000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph early in the
                    morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 8 to 13 mph.

$$

MNZ059-066-067-241215-
Wright-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, and Gaylord
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
                    thunderstorms after 0100 until 0400, then rain
                    showers with thunderstorms likely. Chance of
                    precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0100, then 3 until 0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely until 1300, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
                    percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the west
                    14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30
                    mph.
LAL.................5 until 1000, then 4 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 116000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
                    mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 8 mph early
                    in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 6 to 11 mph.

$$

MNZ074-075-082-083-091-241215-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato,
and Fairmont
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then cloudy. Chance
                    of rain showers and thunderstorms after 0100
                    until 0400, then rain showers with
                    thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
                    90 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0100, then 4 until 0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1300, then mostly sunny.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
                    Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph shifting to the west 17 to 22 mph
                    with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................4 until 1300, then 3 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 118000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
                    mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after
                    midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 8 to 13 mph.

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-092-093-241215-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca,
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms
                    after 0100 until 0400, then rain showers with
                    thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
                    90 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
                    around 25 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0100, then 3 until 0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers and thunderstorms
                    likely until 1300, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
                    percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the west
                    15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................5 until 1000, then 4 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 96000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-241215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Slight chance of thunderstorms after 0100 until
                    0400. Chance of rain showers after 0100.
                    Thunderstorms likely after 0400. Chance of
                    precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0100, then 3 until 0400, then 5.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely until 1300, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
                    percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph.
LAL.................5 until 1300, then 4 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

WIZ014-023-024-026-241215-
Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Osceola, Hudson, River Falls, and Durand
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    slight chance of thunderstorms after 0400.
                    Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
                    after midnight.
LAL.................1 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely until 1600, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near
                    100 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph.
LAL.................5 until 1600, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................2 until 2200, then 1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

WIZ015-016-025-027-028-241215-
Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
244 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1000, then rain showers
                    with thunderstorms likely. Chance of
                    precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph late in the afternoon.
                    Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................4 until 1000, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of thunderstorms until
                    2200. Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance
                    of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................4 until 2200, then 1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$