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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Saturday August 24th, 2024 :: 02:20 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot and humid conditions may continue into Monday, requiring additional heat related advisories or warnings.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... NOBLES ... JACKSON ... PIPESTONE ... ROCK ... BEADLE ... KINGSBURY ... BROOKINGS ... JERAULD ... SANBORN ... MINER ... LAKE ... MOODY ... BRULE ... AURORA ... DAVISON ... HANSON ... MCCOOK ... MINNEHAHA

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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:
Heat Advisory

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