Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
581
FNUS53 KMPX 180947
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...
A widespread soaking rain is expected across the entire area
today, with most locations along and south of the I-94 corridor.
After tonight, mainly dry conditions are anticipated for Sunday
through next week. Temperatures will remain seasonable, with highs
mainly in the 60s, with 70s starting to make an appearance again
at the end of next week.
MNZ041-047-048-190030-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms until 1300Rain after
1300. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain until 0100. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
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.....62-67.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 8 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 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-190030-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of rain until
1000Rain after 1000. Chance of rain near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Chance of rain.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 7 to
12 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
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. 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.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-190030-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain until 1000, then rain.
Patchy fog after 1000. Chance of rain near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Rain likely
until 2200, then chance of rain. Chance of rain
70 percent.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain after 1000
until 1300. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast 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. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-190030-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain until 1300Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300 until 1600,
then rain. Patchy fog after 1000. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain likely
until 0100, then chance of rain. Chance of rain
70 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly 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.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-190030-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain until 1000, then rain showers and
chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1000.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0100, then
rain likely until 0400, then chance of rain.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
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. Slight chance of rain. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast 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 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...Partly 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.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-190030-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain until 1000Rain showers
and chance of thunderstorms after 1000. Chance
of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain likely
until 0100, then chance of rain. Chance of rain
70 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.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. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast 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...Partly 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.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-190030-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Rain likely
until 2200, then chance of rain. Chance of rain
70 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
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 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain after 1000
until 1300. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
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
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-190030-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms until 1300Rain after
1300. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain 50
percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. 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 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 7 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. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-190030-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain 50
percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. 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
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 7 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 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-190030-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 2200. Rain showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms until 0100,
then chance of rain. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.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 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
7 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.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-190030-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
increasing to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers
likely and slight chance of thunderstorms until
0100, then chance of rain. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast 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...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. 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.
$$
MNZ077-078-190030-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain until 1000, then rain showers and
chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1000.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
increasing to 30 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers and
chance of thunderstorms until 0400, then chance
of rain. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.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 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
8 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...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Light winds.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-190030-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1000. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers
until 0100. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain
showers likely after 0100. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........90-95 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 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-190030-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain until 1000, then rain
until 1300Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Patchy fog after
1000. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0400, then
chance of rain. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 6 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...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Light winds.
$$
WIZ014>016-190030-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain until 1300Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Patchy fog
after 1000. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain likely
until 0400, then chance of rain. Chance of rain
70 percent.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. 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 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Light winds.
$$
WIZ027-028-190030-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
447 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain until 1000, then rain
until 1300Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Patchy fog after
1000. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 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 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog until 0100. Rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0400, then
rain likely. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Chance of rain
50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast 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...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds around
5 mph.
$$