Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
686
FNUS53 KMPX 170746
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.DISCUSSION...
RH values to remain in the 40s or higher for the next few days
keeping fire weather risks low. Chance for thunderstorms in
eastern MN to western WI this evening and a more widespread chance
late Sunday into Monday.
MNZ041-047-048-180030-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. 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 16 to
21 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...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-180030-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northwest late in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25
mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-180030-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
west 8 to 12 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly 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........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 16 to 21 mph with
gusts to around 30 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 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...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. 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. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ057-058-065-180030-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, and Olivia
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-180030-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. West winds 12 to 17 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. 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 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ066-067-075-180030-
McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, and St Peter
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northwest
in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 13 to 18 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...Mostly 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...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-180030-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........15 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds
12 to 17 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 12 to
17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-180030-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4700 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).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 11 to
16 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 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-180030-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 69000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Slight chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000 until
1300.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.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...Mostly 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 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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...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
7 mph.
$$
MNZ069-076-180030-
Scott-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Shakopee and Le Sueur
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the northwest
5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.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...Mostly sunny. Slight 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. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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 55 to 60. South winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
MNZ059-060-068-180030-
Wright-Hennepin-Carver-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Chanhassen,
Chaska, and Victoria
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....91-96.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........14 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 83000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph decreasing to 5 to
8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny until 1300, then partly sunny.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.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...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 14 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 8 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
9 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-180030-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....92-97.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 99000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph in the late evening and
overnight.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1300.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 78000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms and slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-180030-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....90-95.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 99000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms until 2200. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
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 6700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly 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 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
7 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-180030-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 89000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 71000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds
20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 19 to
24 mph with gusts to around 35 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. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-180030-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1300.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear. Chance of
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
until 0100. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1600.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly 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...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-180030-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 72000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Patchy smoke until 1300.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 90 to 95. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 30 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...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-180030-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
246 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1300.
Max temperature.....89-94.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 68000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms until 0100. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000 until
1600.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 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...Mostly 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 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 8 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.
$$