Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
052
FNUS53 KMPX 202005
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Fire weather concerns are low through the period. Scattered rain
showers will be possible on Monday across southern Minnesota, with
dry conditions elsewhere. Min RH values will be above critical
thresholds with no wind concerns through work week. Temperatures
will slowly increase each day, around or slightly above the
seasonal average by the end of the work week and into the weekend.
MNZ041-047-048-211400-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 13 to
18 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to
75. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-211400-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-211400-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-211400-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northeast around 5 mph in
the late evening and early morning, then
becoming light early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-211400-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-211400-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-211400-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming east 5 to 6 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-211400-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming east 5 to 7 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to
75. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-211400-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to
75. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-211400-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 6 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-211400-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
late in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-211400-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-211400-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-211400-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-211400-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 40. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-211400-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
305 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
late in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening becoming
light, then becoming northeast around 5 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 40. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$