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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Sunday February 19th, 2023 :: 02:51 p.m. CST

Advisory

Winter Storm Watch until 12:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The greatest risk for blizzard conditions will be early Wednesday through early Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... PIPESTONE ... KINGSBURY ... BROOKINGS

Instructions:

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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