Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
425
FNUS53 KMPX 292001
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Upper level smoke has resulted in less-efficient mixing with
weaker winds and higher dew points than previously forecast. This
has led to a low-risk fire weather day with RH higher alongside
the weaker winds. Tomorrow will see a chance for showers and
storms from afternoon onwards, with winds becoming southerly at
10-15mph ahead of the showers and turning northwesterly overnight.
MNZ041-047-048-301230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000. Chance
of rain showers and thunderstorms after 1300.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke. Rain showers likely until
2200. Chance of thunderstorms until 0400Chance
of rain showers after 2200. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.75 to 1.00 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 13 to 18 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 20 to
25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 19 to
24 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-301230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke. Chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........48-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 56000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke. Chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
east 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 17 to
22 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-301230-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke. Slight chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms after 1600.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 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).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke. Chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 6 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-301230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in
the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1300 until 1600.
Chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
rain showers after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 2200.
Chance of thunderstorms until 0400. Rain
showers likely after 2200. Patchy smoke after
0400. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
northeast 7 to 12 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showersSlight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 18 to 23 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 19 to 24 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-301230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1600. Slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
1600. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke until 2200Patchy smoke
after 0100. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
0100. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the east
after midnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers likely until 1300.
Slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain
showers after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 19 to 24 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 17 to 22 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-301230-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....65-70.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1600.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 2200.
Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers after
2200. Patchy smoke after 0400. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph shifting to the
east early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 16 to 21 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-301230-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000Patchy
smoke after 1300.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 63000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke until 2200Patchy smoke
after 0100. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50
percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph shifting to the
southeast 5 to 9 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........67-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082>084-301230-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstormsRain showers after 0100.
Patchy smoke after 2200. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph decreasing to 12 to 17 mph late
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ091>093-301230-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........60-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 0100.
Chance of thunderstormsRain showers after 0100.
Patchy smoke after 2200. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 1.00 to 1.50 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Rain showers until 1300, then
chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph shifting to the northeast 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. North winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 18 to 23 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-085-301230-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke until 1000.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke until 2200Patchy smoke
after 0400. Chance of rain showers after 2200
until 0400. Chance of thunderstorms after 0100.
Rain showers after 0400. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
Min temperature.....59-64.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers until 1300. Chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
northeast late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 14 to 19 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 14 to 19 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-301230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 6 mph in the
late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke. Chance of rain showers
after 2200. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 0100. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light, then becoming southeast around 5 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the northeast
5 to 7 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to 18 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ024>026-301230-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds around 5 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke until 0100. Chance of rain
showers after 2200. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 0400. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....60-65.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300.
Slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain
showers after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........66-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the late morning and early afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
65 to 70. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-301230-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
301 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....62-67.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........45-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 52000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy smoke until 0100. Chance of rain
showers after 0100. Chance of showers 40
percent.
Min temperature.....61-66.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300,
then chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........4 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
65 to 70. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$