Alexandria Lakes Area
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Today’s Forecast:
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79°F
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
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Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 12:59PM CDT until July 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN (Expires: July 26, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 102 possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd,
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In
Wisconsin, Polk County.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 10 PM CDT Saturday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
⚠️
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 12:59PM CDT until July 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN (Expires: July 25, 2026 10:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 102 possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd,
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In
Wisconsin, Polk County.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 10 PM CDT Saturday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday:Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Today’s Report:
Boating
Use Caution
46
/100
Use Caution for boating. High near 80°F. Low rain risk (4%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution
45/100
Camping
Not Recommended
27
/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 80°F. Low rain risk (4%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
20/100
Golf
Use Caution
49
/100
Use Caution for golf. High near 80°F. Low rain risk (4%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution
43/100
Fishing
Use Caution
46
/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 80°F. Low rain risk (4%). Breezy winds (15 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution
44/100
Snowmobiling
Not Recommended
5
/100
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 80°F. Low rain risk (4%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Extreme heat (high near 80°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (80°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
5/100
About the Alexandria Lakes Area
The Alexandria Lakes Area is a west-central lake cluster for boating, fishing, campgrounds, resort weekends, golf, bike trails, and family trips.
Make the Most of a Alexandria Lakes Area Day
Use the wind forecast to choose the right lake or route, and keep town or campground options ready for stormy afternoons.
Weather Tips for Alexandria Lakes
- Lake exposure, humidity, afternoon storms, and cool nights can shape the day.
- Open fairways and lakefront areas need extra lightning awareness when storms are possible.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Alexandria Lakes rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.