Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
220
FNUS53 KMPX 181959
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...
For the rest of today, expect overcast skies and light rain or
drizzle. The rain will slowly end from west to east on Saturday,
but the clouds will last into Sunday.
Looking ahead, dry conditions will return next week as a Great
Lakes high pressure builds overhead, but winds will be light.
MNZ041-047-048-191215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.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.......East winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-191215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. 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.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle until
1000. Chance of precipitation 14 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly 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 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-191215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Rain showers
likely until 0100, then chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 70 percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 14 to 19 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle until
1000. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-191215-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Rain showers
until 0400, then chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 90 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle. Chance of
precipitation 44 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-191215-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 0100Rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Drizzle likely until 1000, then
chance of drizzle. Chance of precipitation 66
percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 13 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-191215-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 2200. Rain showers until
0400, then chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle. Chance of
precipitation 54 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........91-96 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 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-191215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers
likely until 2200Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle until 1600.
Chance of precipitation 26 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-191215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Rain showers
likely until 2200, then chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 70 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle until
1300. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-191215-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Chance of rain
showers. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle until 1600.
Chance of precipitation 26 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-191215-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers
likely until 2200Chance of thunderstorms until
0400. Chance of rain showers after 2200. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 9 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle. Chance of
precipitation 35 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy. Slight
chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 21 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 9 to 14 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 6 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-191215-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 0100. Rain showers until
0400, then chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Drizzle likely until 1000, then
chance of drizzle. Chance of precipitation 57
percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 16 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-191215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of
thunderstorms until 0400. Rain showers. Chance
of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Drizzle likely until 1300, then
chance of drizzle. Chance of precipitation 72
percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 17000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 19 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-191215-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Rain showers
until 0100Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
rain showers after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle. Chance of
precipitation 47 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 16000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of drizzle until
2200. Chance of precipitation 21 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-191215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Slight
chance of thunderstorms until 0400. Rain
showers. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Drizzle likely until 1000, then
chance of drizzle. Chance of precipitation 73
percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 16 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-191215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0400. Rain showers
likely. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of drizzle. Chance of
precipitation 52 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-191215-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
259 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 0400. Rain showers. Chance
of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Drizzle likely until 1000, then
chance of drizzle. Chance of precipitation 74
percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of drizzle until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 17 percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
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