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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
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY DUE TO LOW HUMIDITY...

.DISCUSSION...Drier air is moving in late this afternoon and the
dry air will persist through Sunday. RH values will drop to 15 to
25 percent across the region. Winds will be lighter than in recent
days, which will mitigate critical fire potential. A chance of
showers return Monday afternoon and evening.

MNZ041-047-048-211230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........17-22 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 86000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 7 to 12 mph after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the
                    west 10 to 15 mph late in the afternoon. Gusts
                    up to 30 mph in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds
21 to 26 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. North winds 12 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ042-043-049-211230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........19-24 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 99000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 7 to 12 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30 to 35. North
winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 55 to 60.
Southeast winds 6 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 16 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northeast winds 11 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.

$$

MNZ044-045-050>053-211230-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........20-25 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 110000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
                    30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northwest winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30 to 35.
Northeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 55 to 60.
Southeast winds 6 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 11 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ054>056-064-211230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....28-33.
Max humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........16-21 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 88000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
                    around 25 mph shifting to the south 14 to 19
                    mph with gusts to around 30 mph early in the
                    morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
                    around 35 mph shifting to the west 12 to 17 mph
                    late in the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. West winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds
21 to 26 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
9 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. North winds 12 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ057>059-066-211230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........17-22 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 96000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 6 to 11 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
                    around 30 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 8 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 55 to 60.
Southeast winds 6 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ065-067-073>075-211230-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........16-21 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 94000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
                    south 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph
                    early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
                    to around 40 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 91000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. West winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 16 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-211230-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....29-34.
Max humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........20-25 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 105000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
                    south early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 18 to 23 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 55 to 60. East
winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 45 to
50. Southeast winds 15 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 16 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ076-082>084-211230-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
                    Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late
                    in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........18-23 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 98000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
                    south 7 to 12 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 21 to 26 mph. Gusts up to
                    30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the late morning
                    and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 27 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northwest winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 30 to 35.
North winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 60 to 65. East
winds 6 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 16 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 17 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ091>093-211230-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
                    Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late
                    in the night.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........19-24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 102000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 7 to 12 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 22 to 27 mph. Gusts up to
                    30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the late morning
                    and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 29 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 114000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 60 to 65. Northwest winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts to around
45 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 18 to
23 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 55 to 60. East
winds 6 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 17 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 18 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

MNZ077-078-085-211230-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
                    Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........22-27 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 106000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 5 to 10 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 19 to 24 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 26 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 90000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 18 to
23 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 55 to 60. East
winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 17 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

WIZ014>016-023-211230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........23-28 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 118000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0100 until 0400,
                    then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 5 to 8 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 84000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to
45. Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. North winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southeast winds
6 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 12 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

WIZ024>026-211230-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
                    Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    after midnight.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........23-28 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 114000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
                    south 5 to 8 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
                    1300. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 16 to 21 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to
45. Southwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds
20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 19 to
24 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southeast winds
6 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$

WIZ027-028-211230-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
317 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
                    Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........25-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 129000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
                    south 5 to 7 mph early in the morning.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......None.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Areas of frost until 1000. Chance
                    of rain showers after 1300. Chance of showers
                    40 percent.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
LAL.................1.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 25 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 121000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 17 to 22 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to 60.
Southeast winds 15 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. South winds 12 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.

$$
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