Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
860
FNUS53 KMPX 192025
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Cooler temperatures continue through mid-week. A surface high
pressure will be in control. This will help keep MinRH values in
the 30 to 40 percent range and winds generally less than 10 mph on
Wednesday. A gradual warming trend picks up for the holiday
weekend, but additional rain chances return on Friday.
MNZ047-048-055-201230-
Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 2200. Patchy frost after
0100.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 6 mph late in
the evening, then becoming light after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 102000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ054-056-064-201230-
Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 2200. Patchy frost after
0100.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to
around 5 mph late in the evening, then becoming
light after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ065-073-201230-
Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Olivia and Redwood Falls
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 2200. Patchy frost after
0400.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph in the evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-201230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Including the cities of Willmar and Litchfield
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 2200. Patchy frost after
0400.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph in the evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 90000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ049>051-059-201230-
Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
and Monticello
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 0100. Patchy frost after
0400.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 2 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ043>045-201230-
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, and Mora
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Patchy frost after 0100 until 0400, then
areas of frost.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to around 5 mph late
in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 6 mph late in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 75000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ041-042-201230-
Douglas-Todd-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Long Prairie
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Patchy frost after 0100 until 0400, then
areas of frost.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph in the evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 13 to
18 mph.
$$
MNZ066-067-074-075-201230-
McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm,
and St Peter
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Patchy frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 6 mph late
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 79000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-201230-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers until
2200.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 7 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east 5 to 6 mph late in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-201230-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers until 2200.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 6 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the
northeast around 5 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 7 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ076>078-201230-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 7 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph late in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-068>070-201230-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph until early morning becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph late in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light, then becoming southeast
5 to 6 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ052-053-061-063-201230-
Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Blaine,
and Stillwater
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Patchy frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 2 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-201230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph in the morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-201230-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph decreasing to around 5 mph late
in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north around 5 mph late in
the morning, then becoming light in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east 5 to 8 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-201230-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
325 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north around 5 mph late in
the morning, then becoming light in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 5 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........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east 5 to 8 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. South winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$