Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook) Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
000
FNUS53 KMPX 160850
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Windy conditions today with rain lifting up from the south.
East winds will gust 40 to 50 mph at times, and widespread
rain is expected today into Wednesday. Most locations should
see over an inch of rain.
Looking ahead, cooler weather will follow the rest of the
week with northwest winds.
MNZ042-043-049-050-170015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud,
and Sauk Rapids
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1000.
Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
after 1000. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
LAL.................2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 28 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0400.
Slight chance of thunderstorms after 2200 until
0100. Rain showers after 0400. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming northeast 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph early in the
morning.
LAL.................1 until 2200, then 2 until 0100, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then slight chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 40 to 45. West winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 9 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 12 to 17 mph.
$$
MNZ041-047-048-054>056-170015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison,
Benson, and Montevideo
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 1600. Chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 26 to 31 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
LAL.................3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 30 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Slight chance of thunderstorms until 0400. Rain
showers after 0100. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
LAL.................3 until 0100, then 2 until 0400, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
rain showers until 1300. Chance of showers 50
percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 19 to 24 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 18 to
23 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 17 to
22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-074-082-091-170015-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
St James, and Fairmont
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 1600. Chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
LAL.................4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 2200.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
2200. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the northwest 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
LAL.................4 until 2200, then 3 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
rain showers until 1300. Chance of showers 50
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Northwest winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 96000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 17 to
22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 17 to
22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-051>053-061-170015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, and Blaine
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1300.
Slight chance of thunderstorms after 1000. Rain
showers after 1300. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
LAL.................1 until 1000, then 2 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming northeast 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph early in the
morning.
LAL.................2 until 2200, then 3 until 0400, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 90
percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph shifting to the northwest 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-065>067-170015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia,
Hutchinson, and Gaylord
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
LAL.................3 until 1300, then 4 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 29 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming northeast 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph after midnight,
then shifting to the north 8 to 13 mph early in
the morning.
LAL.................3 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then slight chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
MNZ075-083-092-170015-
Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 26 to 31 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 28 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
after 2200. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 1300, then partly sunny. Slight
chance of thunderstorms until 1000. Rain
showers likely until 1300, then slight chance
of rain showers. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to
55. West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. West winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-068>070-078-170015-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 27 to 32 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 3 until 1300, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 31 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 17 to 22 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph in the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 73000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 17 to
22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
MNZ076-077-084-085-093-170015-
Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Owatonna,
and Albert Lea
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 27 to 32 mph. Gusts up to 40
mph increasing to 50 mph in the late morning
and afternoon.
LAL.................3 until 1300, then 4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 30 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
after 2200. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph
early in the morning.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 18 to 23 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 84000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to
55. West winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. South winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-170015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 26 to 31 mph. Gusts up to 45
mph increasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 33 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph. Gusts up to 45
mph decreasing to 35 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................3 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph late in the
afternoon.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 7 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-170015-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1600. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
1300. Rain showers likely after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 27 to 32 mph. Gusts up to 45
mph increasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 34 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 76000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 27 to 32 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph becoming southeast 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph early in the
morning.
LAL.................4.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300. Slight
chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
west 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to
35 mph.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 1 until 1300, then 2 until
1600, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
45 to 50. West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 7 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
$$
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