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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 1, 202237 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill warning at Jan 1, 2022, 2:25 PM CST for 37 counties in Minnesota; Polk County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jan 1, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 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
Jan 1, 2022, 2:25 PM CST (20:25 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 1, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 2, 2022, 10:00 AM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 38 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur 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, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Polk County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:24 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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 56 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-01Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -193 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1376 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-193 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

077 
WWUS43 KMPX 012025
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
225 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MNZ051>053-059-061-068-069-WIZ014-020430-
/O.UPG.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.220102T0000Z-220102T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0001.220102T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Anoka-Carver-Scott-Polk-
Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Monticello, Blaine, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
and Osceola
225 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Wisconsin and central and east 
  central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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>045-047>050-054>058-064>067-073>077-082>085-091>093-020430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0001.220102T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
225 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  10 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-020430-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.220102T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
225 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ078-020430-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
225 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Goodhue County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
4 follow-up statements
484 
WWUS43 KMPX 020241
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
841 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MNZ041>045-047>059-061-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-WIZ014-
021045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Anoka-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-
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, Blaine, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, 
and Osceola
841 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Polk county in Wisconsin and across central, western,
  and south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-021045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
841 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ078-021045-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
841 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Goodhue County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
342 
WWUS43 KMPX 020250
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
850 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

MNZ041>045-047>059-061-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-WIZ014-
021100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Anoka-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-
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, Blaine, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, 
and Osceola
850 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Polk county in Wisconsin and across central, western, 
  and south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-021100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
850 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ078-021100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
850 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Goodhue County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
353 
WWUS43 KMPX 020949
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
349 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

MNZ041>045-047>059-061-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-WIZ014-
021600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Anoka-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-
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, Blaine, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, 
and Osceola
349 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Polk county in Wisconsin and across central, western, 
  and south central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-021600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
349 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 
  east central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MNZ078-021600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
349 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Goodhue County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
742 
WWUS43 KMPX 021600
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1000 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

MNZ041>045-047>059-061-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-WIZ014-
021700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Anoka-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-
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, Blaine, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, 
and Osceola
1000 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

$$

MNZ060-062-063-070-WIZ015-016-023>028-021700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Hastings, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, 
Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1000 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

$$

MNZ078-021700-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220102T1600Z/
Goodhue-
Including the city of Red Wing
1000 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

$$

Borghoff

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 3:46 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryMPXAnoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti and 5 more30 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Warnings in Minnesota, 2022Wind Chill Warnings in Wisconsin, 2022Every wind chill warning 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.