Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
584
FNUS53 KMPX 150745
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.DISCUSSION...Drying out today, with breezy northwest winds
forecast to gust between 25-30 mph through the morning. The winds
will begin to relax this afternoon. Minimum RH`s run between
50-55 percent in the post-frontal air mass. Scattered showers are
possible Wednesday and will be followed by potential widespread
soaking rains on Friday. The rain chances along with seasonal
temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s will keep fire weather
concerns low.
MNZ041-047-048-160015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light, then becoming east 5 to
7 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.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. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-160015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-160015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. West winds 23 to 28 mph becoming
northwest 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the southeast
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-160015-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-160015-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to
75. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-160015-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-160015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph early in
the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-160015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east 5 to 6 mph early in
the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-160015-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph early in
the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-160015-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms likely.
Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 8 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-160015-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-160015-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-160015-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-160015-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
WIZ014-015-160015-
Polk-Barron-
Including the cities of Osceola and Rice Lake
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
WIZ016-027-028-160015-
Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
245 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Light winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$