Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
467
FNUS53 KMPX 171951
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.DISCUSSION...Regional radar shows the beginning of yet another
round of rain and thunderstorms taking shape across eastern South
Dakota. This activity will increase in coverage as it slowly moves
east through this evening. Another 1-2" of rain will be possible,
with some locations expected to pickup closer to 4" through
tonight. Rain chances end from west to east Monday morning, which
will open the door for a much drier forecast pattern this week.
Fire weather concerns remain low in the short term.
MNZ041-047-048-181215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms until
0100, then chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 7 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-181215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms until
0100, then rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the west 5
to 10 mph in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-181215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200, then rain showers
with thunderstorms likely until 0400, then rain
showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy until 1300, then partly sunny. Chance of
thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of rain
showers until 1300. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1000 until 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-181215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200, then rain showers and
thunderstorms likely until 0100, then chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph shifting to the south 5 to 7 mph
late in the night.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-181215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200, then rain showers
with thunderstorms likely until 0400, then
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest 7 to 10 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-181215-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200, then rain showers and
thunderstorms likely until 0400, then chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
early in the evening.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 7 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-181215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100, then rain showers
with thunderstorms likely. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 1000.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 6
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082-083-091-181215-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 0100, then rain showers and
thunderstorms likely until 0400, then chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
west 7 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-181215-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers until 0400. Chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers likely after 0400.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....68-73.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 7
to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-181215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
after 0100. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1000. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 7
to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-181215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1000. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1000. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
southwest 5 to 9 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2200. Slight chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-181215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
251 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until
1000. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1000. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
southwest 5 to 9 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$