Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
083
FNUS53 KMPX 030859
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.DISCUSSION...
We are now behind the cold front, with highs expected to remain in
the 50s and 60s through the weekend. For rain chances, we`ll see
isolated to scattered showers this afternoon north of the MN
River. Most of the area should see light rain with a clipper
Thursday afternoon/evening. Behind the front Thursday evening, we
could see winds gusting over 40 mph from west central to south
central MN.
MNZ041-047-048-040015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 110000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 7 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1300, then rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-040015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 96000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
west early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1000 until 1300, then rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 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...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-040015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1600, then rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 80
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 17 to
22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-040015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 96000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
west early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1300, then rain showers likely until
1600, then chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-040015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 93000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1600, then rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 80
percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-040015-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1600, then rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-040015-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 89000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300 until 1600, then rain showers likely
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082-083-091-040015-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000Slight chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300 until 1600, then rain showers likely
and chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-040015-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-040015-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 88000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-040015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 84000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-040015-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
359 AM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 86000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph in the evening
becoming light, then becoming west around 5 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$