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Wind Chill Advisory 13, NWS Twin Cities, MN

February 1, 202225 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 1, 2022, 3:04 AM CST for 25 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Feb 1, 2022, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2022, 3:04 AM CST (09:04 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2022, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 3, 2022, 12:00 PM CST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 25 counties

Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:08 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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 94 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 2022-02-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 352 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1303 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
352 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
418 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

101 
WWUS43 KMPX 010904
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
304 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

MNZ041-042-047-048-011715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220201T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
304 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree 
  branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-049-050-054>058-064-065-073-011715-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, 
Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
304 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
107 
WWUS43 KMPX 012112
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
312 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

MNZ041-042-047-048-020915-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220201T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.220201T2112Z-220202T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
312 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS 
EVENING... 
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

$$

MNZ066-067-074-075-082-083-091-092-020915-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0600Z-220202T1800Z/
McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
312 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ058-065-073-020915-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0600Z-220202T1800Z/
Meeker-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
312 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-049-050-054>057-064-020915-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, 
Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
and Granite Falls
312 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
019 
WWUS43 KMPX 020219
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
819 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

MNZ041-042-047-048-021030-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220202T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
and Glenwood
819 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 below zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, wear 
appropriate clothing such as a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-049-050-054>057-064-021030-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0300Z-220202T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-
Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, 
Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
and Granite Falls
819 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, wear 
appropriate clothing such as a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ058-065>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-021030-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.220202T0600Z-220202T1800Z/
Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
819 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, wear 
appropriate clothing such as a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

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728 
WWUS43 KMPX 020911
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS THIS MORNING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA...
...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA
TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

.Air temperatures in west central through south central Minnesota
will bottom out between 5 and 15 degrees below zero this morning,
producing wind chills as low as 25 to 30 degrees below zero. For
Douglas, Pope, Stevens and Swift counties in western Minnesota, 
these wind chills will persist all day long.

Tonight through Thursday morning, lows will range from around 10
degrees below zero in far southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin
to between 15 and 25 degrees below zero for much of central
through southern Minnesota. Combined with northwest winds of 5 to
10 mph, wind chills will drop to between 25 and 35 degrees below
zero for all of central and southern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin. 

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect this morning for much of west
central through south central Minnesota, with the Advisory
continuing all day for Douglas, Pope, Stevens and Swift counties
in western Minnesota. For tonight through Thursday morning, a Wind
Chill Advisory is in effect for the entire coverage area.

Be sure to dress appropriately if venturing outdoors, including
wearing layers, a hat and gloves. Be sure outdoor animals have
ways of avoiding the dangerously cold wind chills and bring pets
indoors.

MNZ042-049-054-056-057-064-021800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0200Z-220203T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220202T1800Z/
Todd-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, 
Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ065-073-021800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0200Z-220203T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220202T1800Z/
Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Olivia and Redwood Falls
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Renville and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050-021800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0600Z-220203T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220202T1800Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
and Sauk Rapids
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ058-066-067-074-075-082-083-091-092-021800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0600Z-220203T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220202T1800Z/
Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, New Ulm,
St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST 
  today. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ051>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
021800-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0600Z-220203T1500Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen,
Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25
  to 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-055-021800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
311 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
761 
WWUS43 KMPX 022049
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA 
TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Tonight through Thursday morning, lows will range from around
10 degrees below zero in far southern Minnesota and western
Wisconsin to between 15 and 25 degrees below zero for much of
central through southern Minnesota. Combined with northwest winds
of 5 to 10 mph, wind chills will drop to between 25 and
35 degrees below zero for all of central and southern Minnesota
and western Wisconsin.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect this evening for much of west 
central through south central Minnesota. At midnight the advisory
expands to encompass all of the coverage area. The advisory ends
at 9 AM tomorrow for west central Wisconsin and east central
Minnesota, and ends at noon tomorrow for the remainder of the
coverage area.

Be sure to dress appropriately if venturing outdoors, including 
wearing layers, a hat and gloves. Be sure outdoor animals have 
ways of avoiding the dangerously cold wind chills and bring pets 
indoors.

MNZ042-049-054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-031015-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Todd-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
249 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-055-031015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
249 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-031015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0600Z-220203T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
249 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30
  below zero.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
796 
WWUS43 KMPX 030352
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
952 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA
TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Tonight through Thursday morning wind chills will drop to between
25 and 35 degrees below zero for all of central and southern 
Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A Wind Chill Advisory is in 
effect for the entire region tonight into Thursday morning.

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing 
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. Be sure outdoor animals have ways of 
avoiding the dangerously cold wind chills and bring pets indoors.

MNZ041-047-048-055-031300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
952 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing 
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. 

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-031300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Todd-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
952 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing 
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-031300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.220203T0600Z-220203T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
952 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing 
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. 

&&

$$

jrb
201 
WWUS43 KMPX 030705
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
105 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA
THIS MORNING...

Wind chills will drop to between 25 and 35 degrees below zero for
all of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin this
morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for the entire region
through late this morning.

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. Be sure outdoor animals have ways of
avoiding the dangerously cold wind chills and bring pets indoors.

MNZ041-047-048-055-031500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
105 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-031500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Todd-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
105 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-031500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220203T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
105 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
703 
WWUS43 KMPX 030906
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
306 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS ACROSS THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA
THIS MORNING...

Wind chills will drop to between 25 and 35 degrees below zero for
all of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin this
morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for the entire region
through late this morning.

Be sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if venturing
outdoors, including wearing a hat and gloves. Pack warm clothes
with you if traveling. Be sure outdoor animals have ways of
avoiding the dangerously cold wind chills and bring pets indoors.

MNZ041-047-048-055-031800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, and Benson
306 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-054-056>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-031800-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220203T1800Z/
Todd-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Madison, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, 
Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
306 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-031500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220203T1500Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, 
Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
306 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 3:12 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXDouglas, Pope, Stevens, Todd5 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in Minnesota, 2022Every wind chill advisory in 2022

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.