Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
000
FNUS53 KMPX 161933
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Widespread rain across the area will mitigate any short-term fire
concerns due to gusty winds, with sustained winds at 25-30mph
gusting up to 45-50mph through the evening before diminishing
overnight. Most of the area picks up at least a half inch of rain,
with areas within western Minnesota already over an inch with more
on the way.
MNZ042-043-049-050-171215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud,
and Sauk Rapids
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0400.
Slight chance of thunderstorms after 2200 until
0100. Rain showers likely after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming north 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph late in the night.
LAL.................1 until 2200, then 2 until 0100, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then slight chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-52.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 17 to 22 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 168000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 40 to 45. West winds 21 to
26 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. West winds 9 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ041-047-048-054>056-171215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison,
Benson, and Montevideo
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
0400. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 26 to 31 mph with gusts to
around 50 mph becoming north 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
LAL.................3 until 2200, then 2 until 0400, then 1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 93000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....47-52.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 178000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 40 to 45. Northwest winds
24 to 29 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 9 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northwest winds 8 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-074-082-091-171215-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
St James, and Fairmont
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35
mph shifting to the northwest 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
LAL.................4 until 0100, then 3.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
rain showers until 1300. Chance of showers 50
percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Northwest winds 22 to 27 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers after 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 18 to 23 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 149000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 25 to
30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-051>053-061-171215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Elk River, Cambridge,
Center City, and Blaine
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
after 0100. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming northeast 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph late in the night.
LAL.................2 until 2200, then 3 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 156000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 30 to 35. West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 40 to 45. West winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-065>067-171215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia,
Hutchinson, and Gaylord
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers likely
after 0100. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 22 to 27 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph becoming north 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph after midnight.
LAL.................3 until 2200, then 4 until 0100, then 3 until
0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then slight chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers after 0100.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....49-54.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 17 to 22 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 155000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 23 to
28 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northwest winds 8 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ075-083-092-171215-
Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of St Peter, Mankato, and Blue Earth
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the west 12 to 17 mph after
midnight.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then slight chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 89000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers after 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 126000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 23 to
28 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. Northwest winds 9 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 9 to
13 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-068>070-078-171215-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, and Red Wing
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers likely
after 0100. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph late in the night.
LAL.................3 until 2200, then 4 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 17 to 22 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers after 0100.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph becoming west 5 to 9 mph after
midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 137000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 18 to
23 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 45 to 50. West winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to around
50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest
winds 24 to 29 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 7 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ076-077-084-085-093-171215-
Le Sueur-Rice-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Waseca, Owatonna,
and Albert Lea
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph late in the night.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
LAL.................2 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers after 0100. Chance of
showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 116000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 22 to
27 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 8 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-171215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. East winds 23 to 28 mph. Gusts up to 50
mph decreasing to 35 mph late in the night.
LAL.................3 until 2200, then 4 until 0100, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
1000. Rain showers. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the north
11 to 16 mph late in the morning, then shifting
to the northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 119000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 30 to 35. West winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers possibly
mixed with snow showers. Highs 45 to 50. West winds 22 to 27 mph
with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds 8 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-171215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
233 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 2200. Chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. East winds 26 to 31 mph. Gusts up to 55
mph decreasing to 35 mph.
LAL.................4 until 0400, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until 1000.
Rain showers until 1300, then chance of rain
showers. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the west
17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................3 until 1000, then 1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph decreasing to 5 to 9 mph early in the
morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 45 to 50. West winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northwest
winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
- National Weather Service
- Duluth, MN Weather Forecast Office
- 5027 Miller Trunk Highway
- Duluth, MN 55811-1442
- 218-729-6697 - Duluth; 218-283-4615 - Intl Falls
- Page Author: DLH Webmaster
- Web Master's E-mail: w-dlh.webmaster@noaa.gov
- Page last modified: Sep 19th, 2023 19:10 UTC