Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
035
FNUS53 KMPX 130849
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
349 AM 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.
MNZ041-047-048-140045-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of fog until 1000. Areas of
smoke.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 2200. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
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.....77-82.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. 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 60 to 65. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and 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. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-140045-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 2 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........89-94 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.....75-80.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms
likely. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to 9 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 thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-140045-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke until 1600.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest around 5 mph
early in the afternoon, then becoming light
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 7 to 12 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 and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 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........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly 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. Northeast 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...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-140045-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of fog until 1000.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 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.....81-86.
Min humidity........65-70 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........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 10 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. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-140045-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy fog until 1000. Areas of smoke.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........87-92 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.....76-81.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. 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 5 to 10 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 60 to 65. East winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-140045-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........86-91 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
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........69-74 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........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.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 80 to 85. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-140045-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of smoke until 2200. Slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
0400. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 30
percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 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........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082-083-091-140045-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. 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 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 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-140045-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in
the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 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 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 6 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-140045-
Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Faribault and Red Wing
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke after 1300.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest around 5 mph
early in the afternoon, then becoming light
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of smoke until 2200.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........88-93 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 and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20
percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.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 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 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-140045-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 20
percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms
likely. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest 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 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-140045-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
349 AM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of smoke after 1000.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Areas of smoke until 0100.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 8 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. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$