Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
051
FNUS53 KMPX 010857
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Dry weather returns to the region today, with afternoon highs in
the mid 60s. The combination of warmer temperatures and drier air
will result in minimum RH`s falling into the mid 30s across
southern Minnesota. Despite the lower RH, fire weather concerns
will remain low given the recent stretch of wet weather.
Widespread rain and thunderstorms return for Thursday, followed
by more rain chances on Saturday and Monday.
MNZ041-047-048-020045-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1000, then rain showers likely until 1300, then
chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 70
percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 15 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-020045-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the southeast
5 to 9 mph in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....48-53.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 16 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 15 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-020045-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 80000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers after 0400. Chance of
showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
southeast in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Chance of showers
90 percent.
Max temperature.....49-54.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 16 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 16 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-020045-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1300, then mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200 until 0400, then rain showers likely.
Chance of showers 70 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers. Chance of showers
70 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-020045-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the east
5 to 10 mph in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1 until 1600, then 2.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 16 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-020045-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200 until 0400, then rain showers. Chance of
showers near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 16 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-020045-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 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).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the east 5
to 10 mph in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 2 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 16 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082>084-020045-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
until late afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200 until 0400, then rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................2 until 1300, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 17000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 8 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ091>093-020045-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the north 6 to 11 mph late in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200 until 0400. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 0100. Rain showers after 0400. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1 until 0100, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the north 7 to 11 mph late in
the afternoon.
LAL.................2 until 1300, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 15000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-085-020045-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
0400. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the east 8
to 13 mph in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1 until 0400, then 2.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation near 100
percent.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................2 until 1300, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (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. Southwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 17 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 17 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-020045-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 81000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0400. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in
the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 2.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 17 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
WIZ024>026-020045-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers after 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the east 5
to 10 mph in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 2 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
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 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 16 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-020045-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
357 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 86000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east
after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
LAL.................1 until 1300, then 2 until 1600, then 3.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 6 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 15 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 17 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
$$