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Excessive Heat Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

June 9, 20217 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this excessive heat warning at Jun 9, 2021, 8:42 PM CDT for 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jun 10, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2021, 8:42 PM CDT (01:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 10, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Anoka County, MN, Carver County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Scott County, MN, Washington County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:45 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, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 25 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-06-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 765 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-06-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
765 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2305 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

255 
WWUS73 KMPX 100142
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
842 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

MNZ060>063-068>070-100945-
/O.NEW.KMPX.EH.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
842 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  101 expected on Thursday afternoon and early evening.

* WHERE...Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott and 
  Dakota Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-047>059-064>067-073>078-WIZ014-023-024-100945-
/O.EXB.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0100Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, 
Hudson, and River Falls
842 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
894 
WWUS73 KMPX 100829
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
329 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

MNZ060>063-068>070-102345-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210610T1600Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
329 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  101 expected on Thursday afternoon and early evening. 

* WHERE...Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott and 
  Dakota Counties. 

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Thursday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-102345-
/O.EXA.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, 
and Little Falls
329 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-047>059-064>067-073>078-WIZ014-023-024-102345-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.210610T1600Z-210611T0100Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, 
Hudson, and River Falls
329 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
086 
WWUS73 KMPX 101952
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
252 PM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

MNZ060>063-068>070-110100-
/O.CON.KMPX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210611T0100Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
252 PM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  102.

* WHERE...Washington, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott and 
  Carver Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>045-047>059-064>067-073>078-WIZ014-023-024-110100-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210611T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-St. Croix-
Pierce-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Hudson, and River Falls
252 PM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 7:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDakota, Ramsey, Washington24 min
Jun 9, 7:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXRamsey32 min
Jun 9, 7:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBenton30 min
Jun 9, 8:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXGoodhue47 min
Jun 10, 4:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXDouglas42 min
Jun 10, 5:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXTodd45 min
Jun 10, 2:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMille Lacs23 min

Nearby

Excessive Heat Warnings in Minnesota, 2021Every excessive heat warning in 2021

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.