Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
529
FNUS53 KMPX 211932
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.DISCUSSION...A few isolated showers may develop across central
Minnesota late this afternoon, but otherwise, the forecast remains
dry through the weekend. Following a frontal passage overnight, RH
values may fall into the mid 30s for tomorrow with northerly winds
gusting up to 20kts.
MNZ041-047-048-221230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-221230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Slight
chance of rain showers until 2200. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 84000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-221230-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Slight
chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 85000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-221230-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Slight
chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest around
5 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 88000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-221230-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to 7
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-221230-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 95000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest around 5 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ060-068-069-221230-
Hennepin-Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, and Shakopee
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 92000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph until early morning
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ058-059-066-221230-
Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to 7
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 84000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-065-221230-
Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 6 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-221230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-221230-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 76000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ067-075-076-221230-
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, and Le Sueur
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-221230-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-221230-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 81000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-221230-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to 8
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 94000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 6 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ014-015-221230-
Polk-Barron-
Including the cities of Osceola and Rice Lake
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to 7
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 94000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 6 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.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
WIZ016-027-028-221230-
Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
232 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to 7
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 94000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 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.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$