Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
774
FNUS53 KMPX 231914
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Afternoon RH values will bottom out in the 35 to 50 percent range
today, with light winds out of the south. Much warmer temperatures
are expected this weekend, with highs climbing into the 90s and
dewpoints into the 60s and 70s. The best chance for storms will be
on Sunday during the afternoon or evening.
MNZ041-047-048-241230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
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 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 2200 until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....92-97.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 70 to 75. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-241230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 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).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 2200 until 0100. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....94-99.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph shifting to the northwest 5 to 9
mph in the late morning and early afternoon,
then shifting to the northeast 5 to 6 mph late
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-241230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
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 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 76000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0100 until 0400. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....92-97.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 7 to 12 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. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-241230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........59-64 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 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....92-97.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the west
around 5 mph early in the afternoon, then
shifting to the southwest late in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. 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 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-241230-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....93-98.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...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...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ066-067-075-241230-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 58000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-241230-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-241230-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 9 to 14 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-241230-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........56-61 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 4200 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).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ069-076-241230-
Scott-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Shakopee and Le Sueur
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 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).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. 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 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...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 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-060-068-241230-
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........56-61 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 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of precipitation 10
percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-241230-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0100 until 0400. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. 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...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-241230-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south 5 to 7 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 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).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms after 0100 until 0400. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 7 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-241230-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after 0100 until
0400. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly 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 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-241230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........48-53 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 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms
after 0400. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny. Slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms until
1300. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph early
in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-241230-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...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...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-241230-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
214 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south around 5
mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1300, then sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. West 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 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$