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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.DISCUSSION...Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are
possible late this week through early next week. There are no fire
weather concerns for the foreseeable future.

MNZ041-047-048-141215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
                    2200. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
                    around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
                    30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the east
                    late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 8 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.

$$

MNZ042-043-049-141215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
                    thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20
                    percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.

$$

MNZ044-045-050>053-141215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 7 to 12 mph in
                    the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
                    Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms
likely. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.

$$

MNZ054>056-064-141215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
                    2200. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
                    around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
                    30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ057>059-066-141215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
                    the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.

$$

MNZ065-067-073>075-141215-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
                    Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
                    0100. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
                    chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
                    30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

MNZ060>063-068>070-141215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
                    the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
                    chance of thunderstorms after 1000. Chance of
                    precipitation 30 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.

$$

MNZ076-082-083-091-141215-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
                    and thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20
                    percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
                    25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........65-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

MNZ084-085-092-093-141215-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    until 1000Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 28000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. South winds 6 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 7 mph.

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MNZ077-078-141215-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after
                    midnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
                    until 1300Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 6 mph.

$$

WIZ014>016-023-141215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of smoke until 2200Patchy
                    fog after 0100.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
                    late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers.
                    Slight chance of thunderstorms after 1600.
                    Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
                    percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 6 mph.

$$

WIZ024>028-141215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
215 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of smoke until 0100Patchy
                    fog after 0100.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
                    late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
                    precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
                    precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 6 mph.

$$