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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Monday December 19th, 2022 :: 02:16 p.m. CST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 10:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Murray, Pipestone and Rock Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those with holiday travel plans will want to monitor the forecast closely and adjust plans as necessary. Any person that becomes stranded or trapped outdoors could encounter a life-threatening situation in a short amount of time.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... MURRAY ... PIPESTONE ... ROCK

Instructions:

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Address/Location
Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
1000 N Blue Mound Ave
Luverne, MN 56156

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 507-283-5000

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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:
Wind Chill Advisory

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