Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
644
FNUS53 KMPX 221904
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Comfortable temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s continue this
afternoon underneath a health cumulus cloud field that begins to
dissipate from roughly Alexandria through Willmar through Redwood
Falls and areas to the west. Winds out of the north to northeast
at 5-10mph will become light and variable tonight, before shifting
southeasterly then southwesterly tomorrow with speeds below 10mph.
MNZ041-047-048-231215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-231215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph shifting to the south
in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-231215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 6 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-231215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 6 mph after
midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-231215-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the
south 5 to 8 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ066-067-075-231215-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Patchy fog after 0400.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late
in the evening.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-231215-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Patchy fog after 0400.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south 5 to 8 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
90 to 95. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-231215-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Patchy fog after 0100.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-231215-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Patchy fog after 0400.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest around 5 mph
late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 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).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ069-076-231215-
Scott-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Shakopee and Le Sueur
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-060-068-231215-
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph shifting to the south
in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-231215-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 85000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-231215-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 85000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-231215-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds around 5 mph shifting to the
southwest 5 to 7 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 80000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-231215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-231215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-231215-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
204 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Patchy fog after 0400.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
90 to 95. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$