Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
658
FNUS53 KMPX 162025
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Light rain continues tonight, and ends early Saturday. Winds will
remain gusty overnight into Saturday and gradually relax somewhat
by Sunday. Clouds on Saturday and higher RH will be unfavorable
for burns.
MNZ041-047-048-171215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Northwest winds 22 to 27 mph. Gusts up
to 40 mph until early morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1000 until 1600. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Max temperature.....46-51.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northeast winds 7 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-171215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, and Montevideo
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 80000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ064-073-171215-
Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls and Redwood Falls
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 19 to 24 mph. Gusts up to 40
mph until early morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 82000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-171215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300 until 1600. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Max temperature.....47-52.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. East winds 12 to
17 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-171215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300 until 1600. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Max temperature.....49-54.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 35 to 40. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 55 to 60.
East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ074-082-083-091-092-171215-
Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40
mph until early morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts to around 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts
to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Lows 40 to
45. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. North winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ078-085-093-171215-
Goodhue-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 2200, then
chance of rain showers until 0400. Chance of
showers 90 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northeast 6 to 11 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 12 to
17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to
65. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ063-070-077-084-171215-
Washington-Dakota-Rice-Waseca-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Hastings, Faribault,
and Waseca
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 2200, then
chance of rain showers until 0400. Chance of
showers 90 percent.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....36-41.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northeast 6 to 11 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 12 to
17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ066>069-075-076-171215-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, Shakopee, St Peter, and Le Sueur
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 2200, then slight
chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 90 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 75000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....35-40.
Max humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph increasing to 7 to
12 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 13 to 18 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to
70. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ060>062-171215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, and St Paul
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 2200, then chance of
rain showers until 0400. Chance of showers 90
percent.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-052-053-171215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Cambridge,
and Center City
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0400. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to
40. East winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 40. Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-171215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 2200,
then chance of rain showers. Chance of showers
70 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northwest 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......Widespread trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-171215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 0100, then
slight chance of rain showers until 0400.
Chance of showers 90 percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1000Slight chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ050-051-059-171215-
Benton-Sherburne-Wright-
Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Elk River, and Monticello
325 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1300 until 1600. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds
8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to
45. East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
East winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$