Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
330
FNUS53 KMPX 031942
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.DISCUSSION...Despite hot temperatures, increased moisture will
keep minimum relative humidities above 45 percent through Friday.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in eastern MN and western
WI tonight with a more likely round of rain across the entire
region Friday night through Saturday. Temperatures will get
milder next week with fire weather concerns remaining low.
MNZ041-047-048-041215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....70-75.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely until 2200.
Rain showers. Chance of thunderstorms after
2200. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300.
Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph shifting to the north 12 to 16
mph with gusts to around 25 mph late in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-041215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 87000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely until 2200.
Rain showers. Chance of thunderstorms after
2200. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-041215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers after 0100. Chance
of precipitation 80 percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-041215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....71-76.
Max humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely until 2200.
Rain showers. Chance of thunderstorms after
2200. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-041215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....70-75.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 89000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers after 0100. Chance
of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-041215-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....70-75.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 91000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers likely after 0100.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-041215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....71-76.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 91000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....70-75.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1300. Rain showers. Thunderstorms likely after
1300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
northwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082>084-041215-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 93000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1300. Rain showers. Thunderstorms likely after
1300. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northwest 8 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ091>093-041215-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 93000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1300, then rain showers
with thunderstorms likely. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the
west 10 to 15 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-085-041215-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 85000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
0100. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1300. Rain showers. Thunderstorms likely after
1300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the
west 8 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-041215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....69-74.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1600. Rain showers. Thunderstorms likely after
1600. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
west 6 to 11 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-041215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
242 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....70-75.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1300. Rain showers. Thunderstorms likely after
1300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$