Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
211
FNUS53 KMPX 150909
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.DISCUSSION...
The next bout of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will come this
afternoon, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms
expected through Wednesday. We`ll cool off a dry out to end the
week Thursday and Friday, but another active weather pattern sets
back in Friday night, with multiple chances for thunderstorms from
Saturday night through early next week. As a result, fire weather
concerns will remain low for the next week plus.
MNZ041-047-048-160015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1000 until 1600, then rain
showers and thunderstorms likely. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms likely
until 2200, then chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight chance
of thunderstorms after 1300 until 1600. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-160015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1600, then rain showers
with thunderstorms likely. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Thunderstorms until 0100. Rain showers.
Thunderstorms likely after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1300.
Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-160015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1600, then rain showers and
thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
west 6 to 11 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Thunderstorms until 0100. Rain showers.
Thunderstorms likely after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1000. Chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
1000. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-160015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northwest 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Thunderstorms until 0100. Rain showers.
Thunderstorms likely after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-160015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
west 5 to 10 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Thunderstorms until 0400. Rain showers.
Thunderstorms likely after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northeast after midnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-160015-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200, then rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
north 5 to 9 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1600.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers likely
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-160015-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms and
slight chance of rain showers after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 75000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northeast
in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms and slight
chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082>084-160015-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100, then rain showers and
thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 8 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms and slight
chance of rain showers. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ091>093-160015-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then cloudy. Chance
of rain showers and thunderstorms after 2200
until 0100, then rain showers and thunderstorms
likely. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the east 5
to 6 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 8 to
13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-085-160015-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms until
0100, then rain showers and thunderstorms
likely. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the east
5 to 6 mph in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 80
percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-160015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of thunderstorms after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 0400.
Thunderstorms. Rain showers likely after 0400.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 8 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. North winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-160015-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
409 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Rain showers and thunderstorms likely. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the east
5 to 7 mph in the late evening and early
morning, then becoming light early in the
morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$