Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
533
FNUS53 KMPX 182043
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Drier air continues to filter into the region behind today`s cold
front, with RH values dropping below 30% along & north of
Interstate 94 tomorrow afternoon. Northwest winds will be light,
however, with speeds around 5 mph. Another round of scattered
thunderstorms comes late Thursday afternoon and night.
MNZ041-047-048-191215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 6 mph late
in the morning, then shifting to the northwest
5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming south around 5
mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph shifting to the
west late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-191215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....48-53.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and early afternoon, then shifting
to the northwest 5 to 7 mph late in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 55000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers after
0400. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
$$
MNZ044-050-051-191215-
Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-
Including the cities of Princeton, Sauk Rapids, and Elk River
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers after
0400. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ045-052-053-191215-
Kanabec-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Mora, Cambridge, and Center City
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 66000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers after
0400. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1300. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ061>063-191215-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Including the cities of Blaine, St Paul, and Stillwater
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ070-077-078-191215-
Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Hastings, Faribault, and Red Wing
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ060-068-069-191215-
Hennepin-Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, and Shakopee
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ058-059-066-191215-
Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds around 5 mph early in the
evening becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ057-065-191215-
Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the morning, then shifting to the west 5 to 8
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-191215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....53-58.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........34-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the morning, then shifting to the west 5 to 8
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....57-62.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
$$
MNZ073-074-191215-
Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls and New Ulm
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in
the morning, then shifting to the west 5 to 8
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 39000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ067-075-076-191215-
Sibley-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Including the cities of Gaylord, St Peter, and Le Sueur
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-092-191215-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Fairmont,
and Blue Earth
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....55-60.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-093-191215-
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast around 5 mph
late in the morning, then shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms and
slight chance of rain showers. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ023>026-191215-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie,
and Durand
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1000. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 49000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
WIZ014-015-191215-
Polk-Barron-
Including the cities of Osceola and Rice Lake
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 65000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear until 0100, then partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers after 0400. Chance of showers 30
percent.
Min temperature.....52-57.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1300. Chance of thunderstorms after 1000. Rain
showers likely after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ016-027-028-191215-
Rusk-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
343 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then clear.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....76-81.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........13 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 7000 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).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear until 0100, then partly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers after 0400. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 50 to 55. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southwest winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$