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Wind Chill Warning 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill warning at Jan 6, 2022, 2:30 PM CST for 11 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 22 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 6, 2022, 2:30 PM CST (20:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 7, 2022, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Pope County, MN, Renville County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 153 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 707 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 6 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -1 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
940 WWUS43 KMPX 062030 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-070430- /O.UPG.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.WC.W.0002.220106T2030Z-220107T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$ MNZ051-052-059-066>068-073>075-082-070430- /O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown- Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ043>045-050-058-070430- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Meeker- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, and Litchfield 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Morrison, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Benton and Meeker Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$ MNZ060>062-069-070-076>078-083>085-091>093-070430- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ053-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-070430- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.220107T0300Z-220107T1600Z/ Chisago-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 230 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * 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 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday. * 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. && $$ pem
4 follow-up statements
864 WWUS43 KMPX 070157 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 757 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-071000- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 757 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>052-058-059-066>068-073>075-082-071000- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 757 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$ MNZ060>062-069-070-076>078-083>085-091>093-071000- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 757 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ053-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-071000- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.220107T0300Z-220107T1600Z/ Chisago-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 757 PM CST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * 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...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * 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. && $$ NDC
855 WWUS43 KMPX 070834 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 234 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-071645- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 234 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>052-058-059-066>068-073>075-082-071645- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 234 AM CST Fri Jan 7 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...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * 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. && $$ MNZ060>062-069-070-076>078-083>085-091>093-071600- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 234 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ053-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-071600- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Chisago-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 234 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * 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...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * 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. && $$
247 WWUS43 KMPX 071602 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1002 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 MNZ060>062-069-070-076>078-083>085-091>093-071715- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1002 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... With warming temperatures this morning and light winds the advisory was allowed to expire. Wind chills, however will remain below zero throughout the day. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. $$ MNZ053-063-WIZ014>016-023>028-071715- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220107T1600Z/ Chisago-Washington-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Center City, Stillwater, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1002 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... With warming temperatures this morning and light winds the advisory was allowed to expire. Wind chills, however will remain below zero throughout the day. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. $$ MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-071800- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 1002 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>052-058-059-066>068-073>075-082-071800- /O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 1002 AM CST Fri Jan 7 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...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * 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. && $$ NDC
840 WWUS43 KMPX 071752 WSWMPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1152 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 MNZ041-042-047-048-072100- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.220107T1800Z-220107T2100Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, and Glenwood 1152 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Douglas, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ049-054>057-064-065-071900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Renville- Including the cities of St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia 1152 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... With warming temperatures this morning and light winds the advisory was allowed to expire. Wind chills, however will remain below zero throughout the day. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. $$ MNZ043>045-050>052-058-059-066>068-073>075-082-071900- /O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220107T1800Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James 1152 AM CST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... With warming temperatures this morning and light winds the advisory was allowed to expire. Wind chills, however will remain below zero throughout the day. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. $$ NDC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 3:23 AM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | MPX | Chisago, Washington | 31 hr |
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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.