Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
820
FNUS53 KMPX 192039
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Fire weather concerns are through the weekend. Min RH values
remain well above critical thresholds, along with winds being
light. Early next week, drier air will move in across the area
with RH values dropping into the 40s and 50 each afternoon. Winds
will remain light.
MNZ041-047-048-201215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
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.....63-68.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
9 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. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-201215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....47-52.
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........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. 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. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-201215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-201215-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
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.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........57-62 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 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........50-55 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 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-201215-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then 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.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........52-57 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 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. 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...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-201215-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
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 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-201215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then 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........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-201215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then 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........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-201215-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-51.
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 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph early
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.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 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to
75. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 12 to 17 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-201215-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 9 to 14 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 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.....56-61.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. 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...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-201215-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 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
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-201215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly 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........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-201215-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Min temperature.....51-56.
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........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 7 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 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-201215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then 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.........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 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast 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
6 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-201215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........48-53 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 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........41-46 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 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-201215-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
339 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers until 2200.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
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.....66-71.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 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...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$