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Rock County Sheriff's Office MN
Tuesday February 18th, 2025 :: 03:11 a.m. CST

Advisory

Extreme Cold Warning until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 32 below zero expected. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... LYON ... MURRAY ... COTTONWOOD ... NOBLES ... JACKSON ... PIPESTONE

Instructions:

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

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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