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Pepin County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 :: 03:10 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Watonwan, Waseca, Steele, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. In Wisconsin, Dunn, Pepin, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lows tonight will remain in the 70s, which will limit the ability to cool down between two hot afternoons today and Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WATONWAN ... WASECA ... STEELE ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT ... FREEBORN ... DUNN ... PEPIN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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:
Heat Advisory

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