Winter Storm Watch until 04:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... PIPESTONE ... BROOKINGS ... LAKE ... MOODY
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ROCKCO followed by your message, to 888777
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