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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
344 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

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Eau Claire-
344 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southeast Minnesota...northwest Wisconsin and west central
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is likely early this evening.
A line of thunderstorms will race northeast across southern and
eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin between 5 PM and 9 PM.
Widespread wind damage from gusts possibly exceeding 80 mph will
accompany the storms. Tornadoes are also possible. There is a
Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms southeast of a line from
Fairmont and Northfield, Minnesota, to Ellsworth, Wisconsin. The
severe risk will gradually decrease to the north of that line.
Very strong winds will develop behind a cold front tonight. Wind
gusts of 60 to 65 mph are expected area wide. A High Wind Warning
is in effect. Plummeting temperatures overnight could result in a
flash freeze and icy spots on roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Wind gusts of 45 mph are possible early Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed this evening.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

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Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids,
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory,
  visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Stearns and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. Wind gusts up to
  70-80 mph are possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.