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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Monday January 20th, 2025 :: 02:46 a.m. CST

Advisory

Extreme Cold Warning until 12:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 ... KINGSBURY ... 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.

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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