Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
241
FNUS53 KMPX 260802
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Fire weather concerns are through the period. Scattered to
widespread showers expected through the day with breezy S/SE winds
of 10 to 15 mph sustained with gusts to 25 mph possible. Dry
conditions return on Sunday with Min RH values above 70 percent
areawide. High temperatures on Sunday rebound back to the upper
60s to around 70 degrees. Looking ahead, the weather pattern will
be active with periods of rain. No critical fire weather conditions
expected.
MNZ041-047-048-270045-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0400. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-270045-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northeast around 5 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 17000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-270045-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1300, then rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 6 mph early in the morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-270045-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1300, then rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely until 2200, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 70
percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-270045-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1300, then rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds around 5 mph in the morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 9000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-270045-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-270045-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers near
100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 16000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-270045-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers until 1600. Chance of
showers near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-270045-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300. Slight
chance of thunderstorms. Slight chance of rain
showers after 1300. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-270045-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
rain showers after 1600. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
0100. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds around 5 mph early in the
morning becoming light, then becoming east 5 to
6 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 13000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 6 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-270045-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600, then
chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 10000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-270045-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1000Rain showers after 1000. Chance of showers
near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100, then rain showers likely until 0400, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 70
percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds around 5 mph early in the
morning becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 10000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-270045-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1600. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
rain showers after 1600. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph in the morning
becoming light, then becoming east around 5 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 10000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-270045-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph in the morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-270045-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-270045-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
302 AM CDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 10000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$