Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
338
FNUS53 KMPX 161949
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.DISCUSSION...
RH values approach 40% across western Wisconsin Monday afternoon
but wind speeds remain between 10-15 mph. Scattered thunderstorms
are likely Monday night.
MNZ041-047-048-171215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Slight chance of thunderstorms after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-171215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
rain showers after 1300. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 2200.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Slight chance of thunderstorms after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-171215-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny. Slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 7 to 12 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 9 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-171215-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0100.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-171215-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-171215-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
0100. Chance of rain showers until 0400. Chance
of precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ060-068-069-171215-
Hennepin-Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, and Shakopee
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
west 5 to 7 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ058-059-066-171215-
Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny. Slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
rain showers until 0100Slight chance of rain
showers after 0400. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-065-171215-
Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of thunderstorms until 2200.
Chance of rain showers until 0100Slight chance
of rain showers after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-171215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms until
2200. Slight chance of rain showers after 0400.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 6 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-171215-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms until 0100Slight chance of
rain showers after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the
north in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ067-075-076-171215-
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, and Le Sueur
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100Slight chance of rain
showers after 0400. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 17000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-171215-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100Slight chance of rain
showers after 0400. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300, then rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the
north in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 14000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-171215-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100. Slight chance of rain
showers after 0400. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300, then rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 16000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-171215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 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.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
0100. Chance of rain showers until 0400. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the late evening and early morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ014-015-171215-
Polk-Barron-
Including the cities of Osceola and Rice Lake
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0100.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ016-027-028-171215-
Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
249 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after 2200 until
0400. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$