Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
989
FNUS53 KMPX 211834
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Cooler temperatures will keep RH values high throughout the next
few days. Winds also should stay under 15 mph even for gusts
early this week. Mid week will see some higher gusts around 30 mph
arrive. During the period of these high gusts though we will
still see RH values above 50 percent.
MNZ041-047-048-221215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-221215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming east around 5 mph in the
late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050-221215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ051>053-061-221215-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City,
and Blaine
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northeast around 5 mph
late in the evening, then becoming light after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming southeast around
5 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ060-062-063-070-221215-
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater,
and Hastings
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ059-066-068-221215-
Wright-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Hutchinson, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 60 to 65.
South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-221215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming east 5 to 6 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 60 to 65.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-221215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming east 5 to 8 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-221215-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Patchy fog until 2200Patchy fog
after 0100 until 0400. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening becoming
light, then becoming east around 5 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-091-221215-
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Patchy fog. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 60 to 65.
South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ067-069-075-076-221215-
Sibley-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-221215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph in
the late evening and early morning, then
becoming light early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ083>085-092-093-221215-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Patchy fog until 2200. Slight chance of rain
showers until 2200. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-221215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-221215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-221215-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
134 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late
in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$