479  
FNUS53 KMPX 201953  
FWFMPX  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL  
MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
DISCUSSION  
A COLD FRONT WILL PASS THROUGH THIS EVENING AND  
BRING COOLER AND MUCH DRIER AIR THROUGH MIDWEEK. NORTHWEST WINDS  
WILL BE GUSTY THROUGH TUESDAY. THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY RETURN NEXT  
WEEKEND.  
 
MNZ041-047-048-211215-  
DOUGLAS-STEVENS-POPE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, MORRIS, AND GLENWOOD  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 2200.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-43 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 16 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 122000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING WEST 5 TO 6 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON, THEN SHIFTING  
TO THE NORTHWEST LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 35000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ054>056-064-211215-  
LAC QUI PARLE-SWIFT-CHIPPEWA-YELLOW MEDICINE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MADISON, BENSON, MONTEVIDEO,  
AND GRANITE FALLS  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-66.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-89 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 119000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........91-96 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH AROUND 5 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 37000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 13 TO  
18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.   
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ042-043-049-211215-  
TODD-MORRISON-STEARNS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LONG PRAIRIE, LITTLE FALLS, AND ST CLOUD  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-43 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 126000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.  
MAX HUMIDITY........93-98 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 6 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6300 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 49000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 65 TO  
70. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ057-058-065-211215-  
KANDIYOHI-MEEKER-RENVILLE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILLMAR, LITCHFIELD, AND OLIVIA  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 120000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........87-92 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH AROUND 5 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 39000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.   
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.   
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ073-074-211215-  
REDWOOD-BROWN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REDWOOD FALLS AND NEW ULM  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 16 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 116000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH AROUND 5 MPH EARLY  
IN THE AFTERNOON, THEN BECOMING LIGHT LATE IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 6 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 35000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.   
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.   
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ066-067-075-211215-  
MCLEOD-SIBLEY-NICOLLET-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HUTCHINSON, GAYLORD, AND ST PETER  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-68.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-48 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5200 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 114000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 6 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 42000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.   
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ082-083-091-092-211215-  
WATONWAN-BLUE EARTH-MARTIN-FARIBAULT-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST JAMES, MANKATO, FAIRMONT,  
AND BLUE EARTH  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-68.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-83 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 17 TO 22 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 106000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
MAX HUMIDITY........89-94 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 5 MPH EARLY IN THE  
MORNING.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-78.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 40000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.   
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.   
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ084-085-093-211215-  
WASECA-STEELE-FREEBORN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WASECA, OWATONNA, AND ALBERT LEA  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-68.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1300, THEN SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-50 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 4800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 104000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........89-94 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-76.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5300 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 43000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.   
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ070-077-078-211215-  
DAKOTA-RICE-GOODHUE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HASTINGS, FARIBAULT, AND RED WING  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-83 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5600 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 119000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 42000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 6 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ069-076-211215-  
SCOTT-LE SUEUR-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SHAKOPEE AND LE SUEUR  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-81 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5500 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 119000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
MAX HUMIDITY........83-88 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 46000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO  
13 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ059-060-068-211215-  
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN-CARVER-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MONTICELLO, MINNEAPOLIS, CHANHASSEN,  
CHASKA, AND VICTORIA  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-68.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-83 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 129000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
MAX HUMIDITY........88-93 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH 5 TO 6 MPH IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6900 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 54000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTH WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ061>063-211215-  
ANOKA-RAMSEY-WASHINGTON-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BLAINE, ST PAUL, AND STILLWATER  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 122000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
MAX HUMIDITY........88-93 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-38 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 7000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 52000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 70 TO 75. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
8 TO 13 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 95 TO 100. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ045-052-053-211215-  
KANABEC-ISANTI-CHISAGO-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MORA, CAMBRIDGE, AND CENTER CITY  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........11 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 112000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.  
MAX HUMIDITY........91-96 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 6 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 7000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 55000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.   
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 7 TO  
12 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
MNZ044-050-051-211215-  
MILLE LACS-BENTON-SHERBURNE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF PRINCETON, SAUK RAPIDS, AND ELK RIVER  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 0100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-66.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTHWEST WINDS 21 TO 26 MPH WITH GUSTS  
TO AROUND 35 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 19 TO 24 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........12 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 118000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
30 MPH BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........14 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6800 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 56000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
6 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 9 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 11 TO  
16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.  
 
 
 
WIZ014>016-211215-  
POLK-BARRON-RUSK-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF OSCEOLA, RICE LAKE, AND LADYSMITH  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR UNTIL 0100, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY  
SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
MAX HUMIDITY........83-88 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-78.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-48 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........8 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5300 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 111000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.  
MAX HUMIDITY........93-98 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING  
LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-78.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 54000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. LIGHT WINDS.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 7 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. EAST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.  
 
 
 
WIZ023>026-211215-  
ST. CROIX-PIERCE-DUNN-PEPIN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HUDSON, RIVER FALLS, MENOMONIE,  
AND DURAND  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-48 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........10 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 115000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
MAX HUMIDITY........90-95 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH UNTIL EARLY MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-78.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-43 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 8 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 47000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. LIGHT WINDS.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
8 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
6 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.  
 
 
 
WIZ027-028-211215-  
CHIPPEWA-EAU CLAIRE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHIPPEWA FALLS AND EAU CLAIRE  
253 PM CDT MON JUL 20 2026  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 0400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........46-51 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........7 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5400 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 114000 OR EXCELLENT (AVE 12-6 PM).  
   
TUESDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54.  
MAX HUMIDITY........88-93 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 8 TO 13 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING  
LIGHT.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-77.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST 5 TO 7 MPH IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  
PRECIP AMOUNT.......NONE.  
HOURS OF SUN........13 HOURS.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL (AVE 12-6 PM).  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH (AVE 12-6 PM).  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....AROUND 55000 OR GOOD (AVE 12-6 PM).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT  
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. LIGHT WINDS.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 7 MPH.    
THURSDAY NIGHT  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 7 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
FRIDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 65. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO  
9 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SATURDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY NIGHT  
MOSTLY CLEAR. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 65 TO 70. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 85 TO 90. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.  
 
 
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