Heat Advisory 6, NWS Twin Cities, MN

Anoka County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Steele County, MN, Washington County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

250 
WWUS73 KMPX 171935
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

MNZ060-062-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-180500-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Martin-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>054-056>059-061-063-064-078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-180500-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Anoka-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Blaine, 
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

739 
WWUS73 KMPX 180149
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
849 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

MNZ060-062-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-181100-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Martin-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
849 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  108 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>054-056>059-061-063-064-078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-181100-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Anoka-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Blaine, 
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
849 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

696 
WWUS73 KMPX 180920
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
420 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

MNZ059-061-063-181730-
/O.UPG.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Wright-Anoka-Washington-
Including the cities of Monticello, Blaine, and Stillwater
420 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  110 expected.

* WHERE...Wright, Anoka and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-181730-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-
Martin-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Olivia, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
420 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  110 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>054-056>058-064-078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-181730-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
420 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

805 
WWUS73 KMPX 180926
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
426 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

MNZ059>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-181730-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
426 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  110 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

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.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot
temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous
situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

MNZ051>054-056>058-064-078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-181730-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.200718T1600Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
426 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

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.

&&

$$

182 
WWUS73 KMPX 181709
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1209 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

MNZ059>063-065>070-073>077-082>084-091-190200-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
1209 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  110 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ051>054-056>058-064-078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-190200-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1209 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

419 
WWUS73 KMPX 190009
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
709 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

MNZ065-073-190115-
/O.CAN.KMPX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Olivia and Redwood Falls
709 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heat indices have fallen below critical thresholds so the
Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled. 

$$

MNZ051>054-056>058-064-190115-
/O.CAN.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls
709 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heat indices have fallen below critical thresholds so the Heat
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MNZ059>063-066>070-074>077-082>084-091-190200-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Martin-
Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Hastings, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, and Fairmont
709 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  105 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-085-092-093-WIZ023>028-190200-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200719T0200Z/
Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
709 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, southeast and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

Updated to include 18Z aviation discussion below.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 334 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

Confidence remains high that an MCS will move across central MN into
northwest WI tonight, with the potential for a widespread damaging
wind event (derecho). Also remaining high in confidence are
dangerous levels of heat and humidity for Saturday, with an
expansion west and east to the existing excessive heat watch for
Saturday made this morning. Oh, and don't forget the conditional
severe threat for Saturday, when we'll have a powder keg, though
capped, environment in place, with another round of severe weather
looking likely (though may end up more Saturday evening at the start
of the long term).

This morning, there's a band of accas on satellite extending from
roughly Madison, MN to Eau Claire. This is on the leading edge of
what is a developing instability gradient. This gradient will drift
north some today and as it does so, we continue to see some CAMs
generate isolated to scattered activity along this gradient through
the day. Best agreement for this happening is this afternoon from
the Twin Cities into western WI, where we introduced some chance
PoPs. In addition, as this warm front lifts north, we will start
seeing some uncomfortable conditions showing up in southwest MN this
afternoon, with afternoon heat index values forecast to top out
around 100. However, with more significant heat concerns expected
for Saturday, will handle today's heat threat in only the HWO for
now.

This afternoon, thunderstorms will develop across central ND and are
expected to quickly form a line, with a forward propagating MCS
heading toward the U.P. of Michigan through the night. Followed the
idea of the HREF, with this MCS tracking across central MN (as
opposed to the deterministic models, which favor a northern MN
track) since these systems tend to favor tracks a bit more into the
unstable airmass. The thermodynamic (CAPE in excess of 3500 j/kg)
and kinematic environment are favorable for maintaining this
activity deep into the night across MN and into WI. Did speed up
PoPs some, with 00z HREF members coming in about 3 hours quicker
than their counterparts 12 hours earlier, which makes sense as this
storm will be driven by a strong cold pool/rear inflow jet in all
likelihood. Though we sped up the timing, we still may not be fast
enough. At either rate, by 12z Saturday, this system should be
either getting ready to clear or already east of the MPX CWA. The
day1 SPC outlook looks good at this point, but a further expansion
east of the higher severe probs could be warranted depending on how
it looks like this system will evolve.

Cloud cover will clear out during the morning on Saturday, with
southerly winds leading to rapid recharging of the atmosphere.
Dewpoints into the low 80s are not out of the question across
southern MN and with highs getting into the low 90s, we'll have no
problem sending heat indices past the 100 degree mark. In fact, if
we end up a couple of degrees warmer than currently forecast, then
heat index values pushing 110 are very much plausible. In addition,
WBGT values are topping out at 88 degrees for much of southern MN,
which basically is as high as we can push that parameter in MN/WI.
All of this points to excessive heat warnings being possible, so
kept the watch in place and expanded west and east, where conditions
are forecast to be similar to what was in the existing watch.

As for the thunderstorm threat, confidence is high we'll have
extreme instability in place by the afternoon, with MLCAPE values
exceeding 5000 j/kg. However, with h7 temps up around 14C, capping
will be strong as well. This cap looks to hold much of the day, but
as we get to the end of the afternoon, a cold front moving into
northwest MN will start to weaken this cap, with storms likely to
develop along a cold front that is currently forecast to be near a
Granite Falls to Duluth line by 00z Sun (7 PM CDT Sat). In all
likelihood, we'll be seeing convection just starting to initiate as
the short term ends, with that development likely being explosive
given the instability in place. The environment in place favors
wind/hail as the main threats, both of which could be high end (80+
mph wind gusts and better than baseball size hail), though the
severe threat looks a bit better going into Saturday evening and the
start of the long term.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 334 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

Saturday night's forecast will be the main concern for the long term
period with the potential for another round of strong to severe
storms.

We know that there will be a highly unstable airmass (MLCAPE 4000-
5000+ J/kg) and steep mid-level lapse rates (8.0+C) with 35-45kts of
shear that will support rapid development into strong to severe
storms with all severe threats possible. If convection can initiate
in the warm sector on Saturday evening, storms would track from
western MN into central/eastern MN and west-central WI Saturday
night. The high surface dew points/high instability/and shear would
support a transition into a linear complex for Saturday night with
potential damaging wind threat overnight.

There are still several uncertainties that make Saturday night's
forecast complex. It is possible that most of the forecast area
doesn't see severe weather and remains dry Saturday night. Most
forecast models have impressive capping with h700 temps +12C to +15c
into central MN. This would work to cap and limit any convective
initiation across the warm sector. Scattered convection could still
initiate across the cold front through the northern portions of the
CWA and track along the instability gradient. Some guidance also
hints at thunderstorm development in the post-frontal environment
that would inhibit severe convection.

Cooler and drier weather will follow for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
morning with a surface high pressure settling in. Models are still
in poor agreement for Tuesday afternoon. There has been some
bouncing around with the placement of a shortwave and where it will
track. 00z ECMWF brings back a stronger wave and tracks it through
central MN. This would increase the chance of thunderstorm
development across the upper Midwest. As a result I've kept the
higher NBM pops in for Tuesday afternoon/night. After Tuesday,
temperatures and dew points will begin to climb back into the
"uncomfortable" category with ridging building back into the central
CONUS.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

Heat, humidity, and resulting instability will continue to surge
north across the area into this evening. A shortwave trough over
Montana will move into North Dakota this afternoon, helping to set
off convection in that area. That activity will intensity and
evolve into a forward propogating MCS tonight as it moves into
Minnesota and eventually Wisconsin. There is still some
uncertainty on the timing and exact track which the MCS will take,
but there is general consensus that the most intense convection
will be north of I-94. Kept TAFs similar to the previous forecast,
allowing most locations to have TEMPO or PROB groups for a few
hours tonight as the system moves through the area. Otherwise, VFR
conditions will predominate through the period.

KMSP...Main uncertainty continues to be with the occurrence,
timing, and intensity of convection tonight. Kept close to
previous forecast, but decreased winds in association with the MCS
slightly with the majority of the guidance keeping the most
intense convection to the north. The next round of convection on
Saturday looks like it should hold off until just after the end of
the period.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Saturday night...MVFR possible with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Southwest wind 10 to 20 kt becoming northwest.
Sunday...VFR. Northwest wind 10 to 15 kt.
Sunday night...VFR. Northwest wind decreasing to 5 kt or less.
Monday...VFR. North wind less than 5 kt.
Monday night...VFR. Variable wind less than 5 kt.
Tuesday...MVFR possible with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Southeast wind around 10 kt.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Excessive Heat Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
     evening for Chippewa-Dunn-Eau Claire-Pepin-Pierce-St. Croix.

MN...Excessive Heat Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
     evening for Anoka-Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chisago-Dakota-
     Faribault-Freeborn-Goodhue-Hennepin-Isanti-Le Sueur-Martin-
     McLeod-Meeker-Nicollet-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-Rice-Scott-
     Sherburne-Sibley-Steele-Waseca-Washington-Watonwan-Wright-
     Yellow Medicine.

&&

UPDATE...
SHORT TERM...MPG
LONG TERM...BPH
AVIATION...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1125 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
181630-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
1125 AM CDT Fri Jul 17 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota...and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to come out of the
Dakotas this evening, moving across mostly northern and central
Minnesota and into northwest Wisconsin tonight. Damaging winds
and heavy rain will be the main threats. Through the day today,
isolated thunderstorms will be possible across central Minnesota
into western Wisconsin. This activity is not expected to be
severe. Afternoon heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees are
expected this afternoon along and south of the I-94 corridor in
Minnesota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Heat and humidity will increase Saturday. Afternoon heat indices
of 95 to 105 degrees are expected, with heat index values up to
110 degrees possible across southern Minnesota.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop again late Saturday
afternoon into Saturday night. A risk for severe weather and
heavy rainfall will again be possible across the entire outlook
area.

There are small chances for thunderstorms Monday, with chances
for thunderstorms, including severe weather, increasing again on
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will likely be needed tonight.