Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
159
FNUS53 KMPX 290749
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.DISCUSSION...Above average temperatures continue today and
tomorrow. Higher moisture values expected tomorrow, with a return
of shower and storm chances during the evening and overnight.
Winds will remain light through the period, generally out of the S
to SW through tomorrow.
MNZ041-047-048-300015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 46000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers after 1000
until 1600. Chance of thunderstorms after 1300.
Rain showers likely after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........5 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northeast 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...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-300015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 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 70000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. 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 around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast 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 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-300015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 6100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.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. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 80000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. 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 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-300015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....88-93.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. North winds 14 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-300015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........44-49 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....83-88.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 74000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely. Highs 75 to 80.
Northeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 10 to 15 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 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-300015-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke. Slight chance of
rain showers after 1600. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........90-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 64000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely. Highs 75 to 80.
North winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-300015-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1300. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....87-92.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2200. Patchy smoke. Chance of showers 20
percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Highs 75 to 80. East winds
8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ076-082>084-300015-
Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, and Waseca
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 60000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
60 to 65. North winds 14 to 19 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 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. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
$$
MNZ091>093-300015-
Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 59000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 17 to 22 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
MNZ077-078-085-300015-
Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....82-87.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. North winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-300015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1300. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South 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 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers. Highs 75 to 80. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. North winds 5 to 10 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...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 60 to 65. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$
WIZ024>026-300015-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, and Durand
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1000. Slight
chance of rain showers after 1600. Chance of
showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........46-51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....64-69.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 7 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 51000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 60 to
65. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 7 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 85 to 90. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
$$
WIZ027-028-300015-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
249 AM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Patchy smoke after 1300.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and early afternoon, then
becoming light late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........12 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 5300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear. Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the
late evening and early morning, then becoming
light early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........52-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 4200 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...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. Northeast winds 5 to 9 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...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. South winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. South winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
$$