Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
196
FNUS53 KMPX 021958
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.DISCUSSION... Afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected across
the southern half of Minnesota. Much colder air settles in on
Wednesday and will stick around through the weekend. Highs in the
50s and 60s with lows in the 40s. Additional rain chances
Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. MinRH values will be in the
upper 40 percent range through Friday.
MNZ041-047-048-031215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms
until 0100. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 117000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to
7 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-031215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2200. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1000. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 115000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-031215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms until
0100. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1000. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-031215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
rain showers. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 109000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-031215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
rain showers until 0400. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
late in the evening then 20 mph late in the
night.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 110000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-031215-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
rain showers. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 9 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 99000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-031215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Rain showers likely until 2200. Chance of
thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of rain
showers after 2200. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 88000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
southwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082-083-091-031215-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of thunderstorms until 0400. Chance of
rain showers. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000Slight chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
southwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-031215-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Rain showers likely until 0100. Chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300Slight chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 79000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
southwest 8 to 12 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 8 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-031215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms
until 0100, then chance of rain showers. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1600. Chance of showers 30 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-031215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms until 0100, then slight chance
of rain showers. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1000. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 76000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. South winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-031215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
258 PM CDT Tue Sep 2 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers
after 0100. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 9 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$