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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
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.DISCUSSION...Fire weather concerns remain low into next week.
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through this
afternoon, with rainfall amounts generally between 0.25-0.50".
Cooler temperatures are expected over the weekend into early
next week, keeping minimum RH values in the 40s and 50s percent.
Additional widespread rainfall is likely Sunday into Sunday
night. Drier weather conditions are expected after the
Memorial Day weekend but no fire weather issues are expected.

MNZ047-054>056-064-250030-
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
                    to around 30 mph shifting to the west 21 to 26
                    mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the
                    afternoon.
LAL.................4 until 1000, then 3 until 1300, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 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 28 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 126000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 19 to 24 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. Slight chance of thunderstorms
                    after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....71-76.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
LAL.................1 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 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...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast 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 slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 8 to
13 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
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ041>043-048>050-250030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Glenwood, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300. Chance
                    of thunderstorms until 1600. Chance of rain
                    showers after 1300. Chance of precipitation 90
                    percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
                    west 19 to 24 mph late in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 35 mph.
LAL.................4 until 1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph after
                    midnight.
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.....68-73.
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 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 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...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 7 to 12 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 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ044-045-051>053-250030-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge,
and Center City
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300. Chance
                    of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........44-49 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 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 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 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. 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. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

MNZ057-058-065-073-250030-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia,
and Redwood Falls
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1000.
                    Chance of thunderstorms until 1600. Chance of
                    rain showers after 1000 until 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph in the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................4 until 1000, then 3 until 1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 121000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 18 to 23 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. Slight chance of thunderstorms
                    after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
LAL.................1 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 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
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and 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 with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ059-066-067-250030-
Wright-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, and Gaylord
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1000. Chance
                    of thunderstorms until 1600. Chance of rain
                    showers after 1000 until 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................4 until 1300, then 3 until 1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 104000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
                    mph becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph after
                    midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
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 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 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 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. Northeast 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 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...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly 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. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ074-075-082-083-091-250030-
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato,
and Fairmont
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the west
                    19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35
                    mph.
LAL.................4 until 1300, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 114000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35
                    mph becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph after
                    midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....70-75.
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........6 or high.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South 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. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast 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 thunderstorms.
Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 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 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ076>078-084-085-092-093-250030-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca,
Owatonna, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers and thunderstorms
                    likely until 1000, then chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms until 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................5 until 1000, then 4 until 1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
                    mph becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph early in the
                    morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
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 3400 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. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly 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. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-250030-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
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........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph.
LAL.................5 until 1000, then 4 until 1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
                    mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 9 mph early
                    in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....70-75.
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 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


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

$$

WIZ014-023-024-026-250030-
Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Osceola, Hudson, River Falls, and Durand
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 9 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
                    Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................5 until 1000, then 4 until 1300, then 5 until
                    1600, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
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 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 79000 or excellent (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 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. 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. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.

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WIZ015-016-025-027-028-250030-
Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
326 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms
                    likely. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the
                    south 11 to 16 mph late in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph.
LAL.................4 until 1000, then 5.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. 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 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................3 until 2200, then 1.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.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........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 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...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$