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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN

July 22, 202127 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this heat advisory at Jul 22, 2021, 7:19 PM CDT for 27 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jul 23, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 22, 2021, 7:19 PM CDT (00:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 23, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 28 counties

Anoka County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Polk County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:19 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, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 35 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 2021-07-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 80 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 2021-07-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
80 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-140 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1371 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

219 
WWUS73 KMPX 230019
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
719 PM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

MNZ045-051>054-056>070-073>077-082-083-WIZ014-230930-
/O.NEW.KMPX.HT.Y.0002.210723T1700Z-210724T0100Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, and Osceola
719 PM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 98 to 103 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
3 follow-up statements
087 
WWUS73 KMPX 230930
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
430 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

MNZ045-051>054-056>070-073>077-082-083-WIZ014-231730-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0002.210723T1700Z-210724T0100Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, and Osceola
430 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values near 100 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 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.

&&

$$
742 
WWUS73 KMPX 231548
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1048 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

MNZ045-051>054-056>070-073>077-082-083-WIZ014-240100-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0002.210723T1700Z-210724T0100Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, and Osceola
1048 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Heat index values near 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central, east 
  central, south central, 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.

&&

$$
609 
WWUS73 KMPX 240104
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
804 PM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

MNZ045-051>054-056>070-073>077-082-083-WIZ014-240215-
/O.EXP.KMPX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210724T0100Z/
Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-
Including the cities of Mora, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Madison, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, and Osceola
804 PM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

Borghoff

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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.