900  
FNUS53 KMPX 200828  
FWFMPX  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL  
MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
PATCHY DENSE FOG BURNS OFF THIS MORNING WITH WINDS LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE EARLY BECOMING SOUTHEAST AT 5-10MPH. RH DROPS TO THE 50S  
TO 60S AS TEMPERATURES WARM INTO THE UPPER 70S TO LOW 80S.  
 
MNZ041-047-048-210030-  
DOUGLAS-STEVENS-POPE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, MORRIS, AND GLENWOOD  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........57-62 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 22000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83.  
MIN HUMIDITY........63-68 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........9 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2300 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
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY AND CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
7 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ042-043-049-210030-  
TODD-MORRISON-STEARNS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LONG PRAIRIE, LITTLE FALLS, AND ST CLOUD  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........57-62 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING EAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 20000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-63.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH EARLY IN THE  
EVENING BECOMING LIGHT, THEN BECOMING SOUTHEAST  
AROUND 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........9 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2600 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 36000 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. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ044-045-050>053-210030-  
MILLE LACS-KANABEC-BENTON-SHERBURNE-ISANTI-CHISAGO-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PRINCETON, MORA, SAUK RAPIDS, ELK RIVER,  
CAMBRIDGE, AND CENTER CITY  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........59-64 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 20000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-62.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST 5 TO 6 MPH IN  
THE LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........61-66 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........9 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2900 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
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
12 TO 17 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ054>056-064-210030-  
LAC QUI PARLE-SWIFT-CHIPPEWA-YELLOW MEDICINE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MADISON, BENSON, MONTEVIDEO,  
AND GRANITE FALLS  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........61-66 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING EAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 20000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.  
MIN HUMIDITY........66-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 34000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY AND CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO  
18 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ057>059-066-210030-  
KANDIYOHI-MEEKER-WRIGHT-MCLEOD-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILLMAR, LITCHFIELD, MONTICELLO,  
AND HUTCHINSON  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 21000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH IN  
THE LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........64-69 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 13 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 33000 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 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO  
18 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ065-067-073>075-210030-  
RENVILLE-SIBLEY-REDWOOD-BROWN-NICOLLET-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF OLIVIA, GAYLORD, REDWOOD FALLS, NEW ULM,  
AND ST PETER  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 19000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........66-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH  
EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 12 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 32000 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 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. WEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ060>063-068>070-210030-  
HENNEPIN-ANOKA-RAMSEY-WASHINGTON-CARVER-SCOTT-DAKOTA-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS, BLAINE, ST PAUL, STILLWATER,  
CHANHASSEN, CHASKA, VICTORIA, SHAKOPEE, AND HASTINGS  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........58-63 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 22000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH EARLY IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........61-66 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3100 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 31000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. WEST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ076-082-083-091-210030-  
LE SUEUR-WATONWAN-BLUE EARTH-MARTIN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LE SUEUR, ST JAMES, MANKATO, AND FAIRMONT  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83.  
MIN HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3600 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 21000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH EARLY IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT, THEN BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND  
5 MPH EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........63-68 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 28000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ084-085-092-093-210030-  
WASECA-STEELE-FARIBAULT-FREEBORN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WASECA, OWATONNA, BLUE EARTH,  
AND ALBERT LEA  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST 5 TO 8 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 23000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH EARLY IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........66-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 22000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
7 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ077-078-210030-  
RICE-GOODHUE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FARIBAULT AND RED WING  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 24000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-63.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........61-66 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 23000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
WIZ014>016-023-210030-  
POLK-BARRON-RUSK-ST. CROIX-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF OSCEOLA, RICE LAKE, LADYSMITH, AND HUDSON  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........8 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 24000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0100 UNTIL 0400,  
THEN AREAS OF FOG.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........9 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 26000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
7 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. NORTHWEST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
WIZ024>028-210030-  
PIERCE-DUNN-PEPIN-CHIPPEWA-EAU CLAIRE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF RIVER FALLS, MENOMONIE, DURAND,  
CHIPPEWA FALLS, AND EAU CLAIRE  
328 AM CDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........61-66 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 25000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY FOG AFTER 0100 UNTIL 0400,  
THEN AREAS OF FOG.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-63.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD DENSE FOG UNTIL 1000.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........59-64 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 20000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS  
6 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.  
 

 
 
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