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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.DISCUSSION...
Drier weather this week, but also cooler temperatures. Heat
returns this weekend, but it also see the return of higher dew
points. This should keep humidity values consistently above fire
weather thresholds.

MNZ041-047-048-230015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest around 5 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
                    late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to
11 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 9 mph.

$$

MNZ054>056-064-230015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 6 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph shifting to the south 5
                    to 9 mph in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 17 to 22 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly 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. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ042-043-049-230015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 6 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.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest around 5 mph
                    after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ057-058-065-230015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest around 5 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph after
                    midnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ073-074-230015-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
                    late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.

$$

MNZ066-067-075-230015-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 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).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph early
                    in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 95 to 100. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to 10 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 8 mph.

$$

MNZ082-083-091-092-230015-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........39-44 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 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds around 5 mph early in the evening
                    becoming light, then becoming south 5 to 8 mph
                    after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ084-085-093-230015-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....71-76.
Min humidity........41-46 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 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph early
                    in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 9 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 slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

MNZ070-077-078-230015-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 6 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest around 5 mph
                    early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly 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 slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ069-076-230015-
Scott-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Shakopee and Le Sueur
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph early
                    in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 11 to 16 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly 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 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

MNZ059-060-068-230015-
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 62000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the
                    southwest around 5 mph in the late evening and
                    overnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ061>063-230015-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........31-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the
                    late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds around 5 mph early in the
                    evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly 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 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

MNZ045-052-053-230015-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 6 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
                    late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 77000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$

MNZ044-050-051-230015-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph after
                    midnight.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 9 mph.

$$

WIZ014>016-230015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.

$$

WIZ023>026-230015-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........34-39 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 6200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 7 mph.

$$

WIZ027-028-230015-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
212 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....71-76.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in
                    the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 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...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds
5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90. North winds 5 to 8 mph.

$$