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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Sunday January 19th, 2025 :: 01:35 a.m. CST

Advisory

Extreme Cold Warning until 12:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM Monday to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... PIPESTONE ... BROOKINGS ... LAKE ... MOODY

Instructions:

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Extreme Cold Warning

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