Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
493
FNUS53 KMPX 180813
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Light winds today despite lower RH values today. Humidity values
are forecast to remain well above any fire weather threshold and
with wind added in fire weather concerns remain low this weekend.
Thunderstorm chances return late Sunday into Monday.
MNZ041-047-048-190015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south 5 to 6 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........43-48 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........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
90 to 95. West winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-190015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south 5 to 6 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-190015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. West winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-190015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-190015-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 12 to 17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ066-067-075-190015-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-190015-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.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...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 13 to 18 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-190015-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-190015-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke after 0400.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1300.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ069-076-190015-
Scott-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Shakopee and Le Sueur
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the east
around 5 mph late in the evening, then becoming
light after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 65 to
70. Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ059-060-068-190015-
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph early in the evening
shifting to the east, then shifting to the
south after midnight becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-190015-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 75000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke after 0400.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-190015-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke after 0400.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-190015-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south around 5
mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 19 to
24 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 18 to 23 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-190015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke after 1300.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 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 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke until 1300, then
patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-190015-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning then 20 mph early in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke after 2200.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke until 1000, then
patchy smoke until 1600.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-190015-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
313 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke after 1600.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 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 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke until 0100, then
areas of smoke.
Min temperature.....58-63.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke until 1000, then
patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$