Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Lake City, MN
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7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Lake City, MN
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FXUS63 KMPX 171737 AFDMPX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1237 PM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon.
- Temperatures warm well above normal next week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 303 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
A surface ridge axis was overhead last evening and is now shifting to the south allowing southerly winds to develop.
Temperatures early this morning have dropped into the upper 20s to mid 30s, but are holding steady now and some are beginning to rise across western MN. The growing season has ended for much of the region. The southerly winds will increase markedly after sunrise and forecast soundings indicate some gusts of 25 to 30 mph are likely by late morning and afternoon. Temps will rebound quickly with the increased wind later this morning and highs will reach the upper 50s to mid 60s this afternoon. The wind combined with RH in the mid 20s to mid 30s will lead to elevated fire weather conditions, especially in western MN where the strongest winds and lowest RH will reside. A near repeat is expected for Sunday, although temperatures will warm to the mid to upper 60s ahead of a cold front reaching central MN in the afternoon. The front will also bring lighter winds along it, so the breezy conditions will be confined to southern MN and western WI.
After slightly cooler temperatures Monday, a warming trend is expected to prevail through the rest of the week. The pattern will feature a ridge across much of the CONUS with troughs on the east and west coasts. Very quiet and warm weather will result and temperatures well into the 70s are expected from midweek onward, which would be 15 to 20 degrees above normal. A weak short wave passing through Wednesday will be dry with the only chances for rain coming next weekend as the western long wave trough finally begins to approach.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
Mixing and a tightening pressure gradient has allowed southwest winds to quickly kick up today. Winds this period will remain in the 190-210 direction range, with speeds taking a small step back after sunset. Some minor wind shear is expected tonight for all but AXN, but kept it's mention out as it is just getting to the strength where you could insert it into the TAFs.
KMSP...No additional concerns.
/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ MON...VFR. Wind VRB 5 kts.
TUE...VFR. Wind SSE 10G20 kts.
WED...VFR. Wind SW 10-15 kts.
MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MN...None.
WI...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1237 PM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon.
- Temperatures warm well above normal next week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 303 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
A surface ridge axis was overhead last evening and is now shifting to the south allowing southerly winds to develop.
Temperatures early this morning have dropped into the upper 20s to mid 30s, but are holding steady now and some are beginning to rise across western MN. The growing season has ended for much of the region. The southerly winds will increase markedly after sunrise and forecast soundings indicate some gusts of 25 to 30 mph are likely by late morning and afternoon. Temps will rebound quickly with the increased wind later this morning and highs will reach the upper 50s to mid 60s this afternoon. The wind combined with RH in the mid 20s to mid 30s will lead to elevated fire weather conditions, especially in western MN where the strongest winds and lowest RH will reside. A near repeat is expected for Sunday, although temperatures will warm to the mid to upper 60s ahead of a cold front reaching central MN in the afternoon. The front will also bring lighter winds along it, so the breezy conditions will be confined to southern MN and western WI.
After slightly cooler temperatures Monday, a warming trend is expected to prevail through the rest of the week. The pattern will feature a ridge across much of the CONUS with troughs on the east and west coasts. Very quiet and warm weather will result and temperatures well into the 70s are expected from midweek onward, which would be 15 to 20 degrees above normal. A weak short wave passing through Wednesday will be dry with the only chances for rain coming next weekend as the western long wave trough finally begins to approach.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026
Mixing and a tightening pressure gradient has allowed southwest winds to quickly kick up today. Winds this period will remain in the 190-210 direction range, with speeds taking a small step back after sunset. Some minor wind shear is expected tonight for all but AXN, but kept it's mention out as it is just getting to the strength where you could insert it into the TAFs.
KMSP...No additional concerns.
/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ MON...VFR. Wind VRB 5 kts.
TUE...VFR. Wind SSE 10G20 kts.
WED...VFR. Wind SW 10-15 kts.
MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MN...None.
WI...None.
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