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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL  
MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
..DRY CONDITIONS TODAY IN EASTERN MN AND NORTHWEST WI
 
 
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS DEVELOP SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT  
WEEK...  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
HIGH TEMPERATURES REMAIN AROUND 70F TODAY, BUT DRIER AIR FROM THE  
NORTHEAST WILL DROP DEWPOINTS INTO THE 20S TODAY ACROSS EASTERN MN  
AND NORTHWEST WI. AS A RESULT, LOWER 20S TO EVEN UPPER TEENS RHS  
ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING IN THOSE SAME AREAS. FORTUNATELY,  
EASTERLY WINDS IN THIS REGION WILL BE 5 TO 10 MPH. HIGHS WARM  
FRIDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH VALUES AT LEAST IN THE 80S ACROSS  
MN THROUGH SATURDAY AND AREA-WIDE SUNDAY ONWARD.  
 
THERE IS AN INCREASING SIGNAL FOR MANY AREAS TO REACH INTO THE  
90S DURING THIS STRETCH OF WARM MAY WEATHER EARLY NEXT WEEK.  
WINDS WILL BEGIN TO STRENGTHEN OUT OF THE SOUTH EARLY NEXT WEEK.  
THESE WINDS COMBINED WITH THE HOT TEMPERATURES AND LIKELY VERY DRY  
RHS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO CREATE SIGNIFICANT FIRE WEATHER  
CONDITIONS FOR AT LEAST SUNDAY AND MONDAY ACROSS MN, POTENTIALLY  
EVEN INTO TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. THE AREA OF GREATEST CONCERN IS  
CURRENTLY WESTERN MN.  
 
MNZ041-047-048-090030-  
DOUGLAS-STEVENS-POPE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, MORRIS, AND GLENWOOD  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-74.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 42000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-70 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF  
PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST 7 TO 11 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 57000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTHEAST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
BREEZY, SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 22 TO 27 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO  
22 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO  
22 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 80 TO  
85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 16 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ054>056-090030-  
LAC QUI PARLE-SWIFT-CHIPPEWA-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MADISON, BENSON, AND MONTEVIDEO  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-77.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5200 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 36000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-68 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF  
PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 7100 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 98000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
BREEZY, SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 21 TO 26 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 16 TO  
21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 16 TO 21 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 85 TO  
90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 16 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ064-073-090030-  
YELLOW MEDICINE-REDWOOD-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GRANITE FALLS AND REDWOOD FALLS  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-77.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5100 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 38000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-72 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 7 TO 12 MPH EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
WEST 5 TO 9 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 7600 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 93000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 19 TO 24 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 19 TO 24 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
BREEZY, SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 22 TO 27 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO  
22 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 85 TO  
90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ042-043-049-090030-  
TODD-MORRISON-STEARNS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LONG PRAIRIE, LITTLE FALLS, AND ST CLOUD  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4300 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 33000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-48.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-75 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONETRACE TO 0.05 INCH TOTALS.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 47000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO 22 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 13 TO  
18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 80 TO  
85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ057-058-065-090030-  
KANDIYOHI-MEEKER-RENVILLE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILLMAR, LITCHFIELD, AND OLIVIA  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-73.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 32000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-49.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-73 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
5 TO 9 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 78000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 19 TO 24 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO  
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS 85 TO  
90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ074-082-083-091-092-090030-  
BROWN-WATONWAN-BLUE EARTH-MARTIN-FARIBAULT-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEW ULM, ST JAMES, MANKATO, FAIRMONT,  
AND BLUE EARTH  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-74.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH EARLY  
IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 42000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-48.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-81 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH 5  
TO 8 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS  
AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5200 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 43000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS  
55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO 22 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
BREEZY, SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO  
22 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 18 TO 23 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
16 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
85 TO 90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 19 TO 24 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
35 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ084-085-093-090030-  
WASECA-STEELE-FREEBORN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WASECA, OWATONNA, AND ALBERT LEA  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-70.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH  
EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4200 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 40000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 5 TO 6 MPH EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3600 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 27000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS  
50 TO 55. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.   
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ069-070-077-078-090030-  
SCOTT-DAKOTA-RICE-GOODHUE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SHAKOPEE, HASTINGS, FARIBAULT,  
AND RED WING  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-70.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 31000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 5 TO 6 MPH EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 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.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 31000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS  
50 TO 55. WEST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
7 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
8 TO 13 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ066>068-075-076-090030-  
MCLEOD-SIBLEY-CARVER-NICOLLET-LE SUEUR-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HUTCHINSON, GAYLORD, CHANHASSEN, CHASKA,  
VICTORIA, ST PETER, AND LE SUEUR  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4300 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 32000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-47.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-79 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 5 TO 7 MPH EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF  
PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 52000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. WEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 17 TO 22 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO  
19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
85 TO 90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ061>063-090030-  
ANOKA-RAMSEY-WASHINGTON-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BLAINE, ST PAUL, AND STILLWATER  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-71.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 23000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-47.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF  
PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 11 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 45000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
7 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
8 TO 13 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ044-045-052-053-090030-  
MILLE LACS-KANABEC-ISANTI-CHISAGO-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PRINCETON, MORA, CAMBRIDGE,  
AND CENTER CITY  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-70.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........15 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 21000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-81 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
5 TO 8 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED TRACE TO 0.05 INCH TOTALS.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 49000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO 50. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. EAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 12 TO  
17 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
8 TO 13 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
 

 
 
WIZ014-015-023-024-090030-  
POLK-BARRON-ST. CROIX-PIERCE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF OSCEOLA, RICE LAKE, HUDSON,  
AND RIVER FALLS  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 23000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO 7 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1600. CHANCE OF  
PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED .  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 34000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS  
50 TO 55. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
 

 
 
WIZ016-025>028-090030-  
RUSK-DUNN-PEPIN-CHIPPEWA-EAU CLAIRE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LADYSMITH, MENOMONIE, DURAND,  
CHIPPEWA FALLS, AND EAU CLAIRE  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4100 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 25000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-40.  
MAX HUMIDITY........73-78 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTHEAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE LATE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 2700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 27000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS  
50 TO 55. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
80 TO 85. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.  
 

 
 
MNZ050-051-059-060-090030-  
BENTON-SHERBURNE-WRIGHT-HENNEPIN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SAUK RAPIDS, ELK RIVER, MONTICELLO,  
AND MINNEAPOLIS  
329 AM CDT THU MAY 8 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4100 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 25000 OR FAIR (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-48.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1600. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......ISOLATED TRACE TO 0.05 INCH TOTALS.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4200 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 11 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 55000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 50 TO 55. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. EAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT
 
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 9 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
MONDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
TUESDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHEAST WINDS  
8 TO 13 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS  
85 TO 90. SOUTHEAST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH.  
 

 
 
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