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Pepin County Sheriff's Office
Saturday September 2nd, 2023 :: 11:56 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 05:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Pierce and Pepin Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The heat during the day combined with warm temperatures overnight remaining in the mid 70s will provide little recovery time from the heat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GOODHUE ... PIERCE ... PEPIN

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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