Alert archive / Minnesota / Frost Advisories in 2020
Frost Advisory 5, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this frost advisory at Oct 1, 2020, 3:42 AM CDT for 21 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 2, 2020, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 1, 2020, 3:42 AM CDT (08:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 2, 2020, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2020, 8:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 21 counties
Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 59 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1771 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 133 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
207 WWUS73 KMPX 010842 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 342 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-011645- /O.NEW.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 342 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-011645- /O.NEW.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 342 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ CEO
5 follow-up statements
460 WWUS73 KMPX 011611 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-020015- /O.CON.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-020015- /O.CON.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
450 WWUS73 KMPX 012221 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 521 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-021000- /O.CON.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 521 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-021000- /O.CON.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 521 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ jrb
090 WWUS73 KMPX 020523 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1223 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-021300- /O.CON.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1223 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-021300- /O.CON.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.201002T0600Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1223 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ NDC
656 WWUS73 KMPX 020857 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 357 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-021300- /O.CON.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 357 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-021300- /O.CON.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 357 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
215 WWUS73 KMPX 021255 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 755 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 MNZ041-047-048-055>059-065>067-WIZ023>028-021400- /O.EXP.KMPX.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201002T1300Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 755 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... $$ MNZ054-060-062>064-068>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-021400- /O.EXP.KMPX.FR.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201002T1300Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Madison, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 755 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... $$ Borghoff
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 3:42 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MPX | Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Pope and 5 more | 28 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.