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Pepin County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 :: 03:34 a.m. CST

Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory until 12:00PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MEEKER ... WRIGHT ... HENNEPIN ... RAMSEY ... WASHINGTON ... RENVILLE ... MCLEOD ... CARVER ... ST. CROIX ... PIERCE ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Address/Location
Pepin County Sheriff's Office
740 7th Ave W
Durand, WI 54736

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-672-5944

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory

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