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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...FREEZE WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF WEST-CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
...FROST ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, EASTERN, AND SOUTHERN
MINNESOTA...

.DISCUSSION...Mostly sunny skies are expected Wednesday, which
will allow highs to rise into the mid 50s to lower 60s. This will
cause relative humidity values to fall to 25 to 35 percent
Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, south-southeasterly winds will
not be too strong at 5 to 10 knots. Dry weather is expected again
Thursday with relative humidities only slightly improving to 30 to
40 percent. However, Thursday`s winds will be much stronger with
gusts near 30 knots expected in western Minnesota. Wet weather is
likely Friday through most of the weekend.

MNZ041-047-048-241230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost after 0100 until
                    0400, then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....29-34.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    0100.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southeast winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts
                    to around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 123000 or excellent (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. Southeast winds
19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 22 to 26 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to
60. North winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. North winds 12 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 50.
Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. North winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. Northwest winds 11 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 7 to
12 mph.

$$

MNZ042-043-049-241230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost after 0100 until
                    0400, then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....28-33.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
                    southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 100000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 11 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. North winds 11 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 50.
Northeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 50.
Northwest winds 11 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 7 to 11 mph.

$$

MNZ044-045-050>053-241230-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
                    east 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 93000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 50 to 55.
Northeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
Northwest winds 11 to 14 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 7 to 10 mph.

$$

MNZ054>056-064-241230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    northeast 5 to 6 mph after midnight, then
                    shifting to the southeast around 5 mph late in
                    the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........25-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    0100.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
                    in the late evening and overnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
                    to around 35 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 133000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. North winds 12 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 50 to 55.
Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. North winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. Northwest winds 12 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ057>059-066-241230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the east 5
                    to 8 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........28-33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    0100.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 104000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph
with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 50 to 55.
Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. North winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
Northwest winds 12 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 7 to 11 mph.

$$

MNZ065-067-073>075-241230-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the east 5
                    to 8 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........25-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph. Gusts up to 35
                    mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 125000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 20 to
25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 50 to 55. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-241230-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after 0100 until
                    0400, then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....29-34.
Max humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph shifting to the east 5 to 6 mph
                    late in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 91000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 26 to 31 mph with
gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 26 to 31 mph with
gusts to around 50 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 13 to 17 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 7 to 10 mph.

$$

MNZ076-082>084-241230-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
                    northeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........25-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph. Gusts up to 35
                    mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 99000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 24 to 29 mph with
gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.

$$

MNZ091>093-241230-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 14 to 19 mph becoming northeast 5
                    to 8 mph late in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph. Gusts up to 35
                    mph in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 104000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with
gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 22 to 27 mph with gusts
to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. West winds 13 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.

$$

MNZ077-078-085-241230-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after 0100 until
                    0400, then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to
                    8 mph late in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 24 to 29 mph with
gusts to around 50 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 8 to 11 mph.

$$

WIZ014>016-023-241230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....23-28.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to
                    7 mph late in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........24-29 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the south in
                    the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 21 to
26 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 21 to
26 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 18 to 23 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 13 to 17 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 13 mph.

$$

WIZ024>026-241230-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....25-30.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........25-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the southeast
                    5 to 6 mph late in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 23 to 28 mph
with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
West winds 12 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 11 mph.

$$

WIZ027-028-241230-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....24-29.
Max humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
                    northeast 5 to 7 mph late in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........23-28 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the south
                    around 5 mph late in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 2 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to
60. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 22 to 27 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 18 to 23 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. North winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Southwest winds 12 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 9 to 12 mph.

$$


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