Alert archive / Minnesota / Extreme Cold Warnings in 2025
Extreme Cold Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this extreme cold warning at Feb 17, 2025, 2:59 AM CST for 42 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 13 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
- Feb 17, 2025, 2:59 AM CST (08:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2025, 10:00 AM CST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 51 counties
Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin 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, Ramsey 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, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:58 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 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 17 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
- 1012 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 143 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
602 WWUS73 KMPX 170859 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 259 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041>044-047>050-054>057-172100- /O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0002.250218T0600Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi- Including the cities of St Cloud, Madison, Alexandria, Morris, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Princeton, Benson, Montevideo, Long Prairie, Willmar, and Glenwood 259 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Mille Lacs, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ045-051-052-058-059-064>068-073>076-082>084-172100- /O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0002.250218T0600Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville- McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of Le Sueur, St James, New Ulm, Litchfield, Redwood Falls, Victoria, St Peter, Monticello, Mora, Cambridge, Chanhassen, Mankato, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Olivia, Waseca, Granite Falls, Elk River, and Chaska 259 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-069-070-077-078-085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-172100- /O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0002.250218T0600Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blaine, Hastings, Fairmont, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, Red Wing, Owatonna, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, Stillwater, Durand, Osceola, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, River Falls, Rice Lake, Minneapolis, Shakopee, St Paul, Hudson, Center City, and Faribault 259 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ TDH
8 follow-up statements
243 WWUS73 KMPX 171518 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-180330- /O.EXB.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.250217T1600Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi- Including the cities of Benson, Madison, Morris, Long Prairie, Willmar, St Cloud, Glenwood, Alexandria, and Montevideo 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 47 below expected. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, Stearns, Todd, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ058-064>067-073>076-082>084-180330- /O.EXB.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.250217T1600Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown- Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of St Peter, New Ulm, Granite Falls, Waseca, Gaylord, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Olivia, Mankato, Redwood Falls, Le Sueur, and St James 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ043-044-050-180330- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton- Including the cities of Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, and Princeton 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 47 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ045-051-052-059-068-180330- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Carver- Including the cities of Monticello, Cambridge, Victoria, Mora, Elk River, Chaska, and Chanhassen 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below expected. * WHERE...Sherburne, Wright, Carver, Isanti, and Kanabec Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ085-091>093-180330- /O.EXT.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, and Owatonna 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below expected. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Cold Weather Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-069-070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-180330- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blaine, Faribault, Osceola, Durand, Eau Claire, Center City, Hastings, Shakopee, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Rice Lake, St Paul, Menomonie, Minneapolis, and Stillwater 918 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 34 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ Strus
137 WWUS73 KMPX 171553 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 953 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>084-180300- /O.EXP.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.250217T1600Z-250218T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of St Peter, Morris, Alexandria, Gaylord, Olivia, Le Sueur, Willmar, New Ulm, Granite Falls, Litchfield, Montevideo, Mankato, Madison, St Cloud, Waseca, Glenwood, Benson, Long Prairie, Hutchinson, Redwood Falls, and St James 953 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>052-059-068-180300- /O.EXP.KMPX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Carver- Including the cities of Monticello, Cambridge, Victoria, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Elk River, Princeton, Chaska, and Chanhassen 953 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Carver, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ MNZ085-091>093-180300- /O.CAN.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.250217T1600Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, and Owatonna 953 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ053-060>063-069-070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-180300- /O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250217T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Chisago-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blaine, Faribault, Osceola, Durand, Eau Claire, Center City, Hastings, Shakopee, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Rice Lake, St Paul, Menomonie, Minneapolis, and Stillwater 953 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ Strus
248 WWUS73 KMPX 171616 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1016 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>084-180315- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca- Including the cities of St Peter, Morris, Alexandria, Gaylord, Olivia, Le Sueur, Willmar, New Ulm, Granite Falls, Litchfield, Montevideo, Mankato, Madison, St Cloud, Waseca, Glenwood, Benson, Long Prairie, Hutchinson, Redwood Falls, and St James 1016 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ085-091>093-180315- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Fairmont, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, and Owatonna 1016 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below expected. * WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-180315- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blaine, Eau Claire, Monticello, Cambridge, Mora, Shakopee, Minneapolis, Faribault, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Chaska, Center City, Victoria, Hastings, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Rice Lake, St Paul, Menomonie, Stillwater, Osceola, Durand, Ladysmith, River Falls, Elk River, Princeton, and Chanhassen 1016 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ Strus
454 WWUS73 KMPX 171931 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-180730- /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of St Peter, Morris, Alexandria, Gaylord, Olivia, Willmar, New Ulm, Granite Falls, Litchfield, Montevideo, Mankato, Madison, St Cloud, Glenwood, Benson, Long Prairie, Hutchinson, Redwood Falls, and St James 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ091-092-180730- /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Fairmont and Blue Earth 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Faribault and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ076-084-180730- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Le Sueur-Waseca- Including the cities of Le Sueur and Waseca 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Le Sueur and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ085-093-180730- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Albert Lea and Owatonna 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Freeborn and Steele Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-180730- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Blaine, Eau Claire, Monticello, Cambridge, Mora, Shakopee, Minneapolis, Faribault, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Chaska, Center City, Victoria, Hastings, Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Red Wing, Rice Lake, St Paul, Menomonie, Stillwater, Osceola, Durand, Ladysmith, River Falls, Elk River, Princeton, and Chanhassen 131 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 35 to 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ Strus
355 WWUS73 KMPX 180257 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-181100- /O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of Willmar, Madison, New Ulm, Benson, Redwood Falls, Long Prairie, Montevideo, Gaylord, Alexandria, Morris, Olivia, Hutchinson, Mankato, Granite Falls, Litchfield, St Peter, Glenwood, St James, and St Cloud 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ091-092-181100- /O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Blue Earth and Fairmont 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Faribault and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ076-084-181100- /O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Le Sueur-Waseca- Including the cities of Waseca and Le Sueur 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Le Sueur and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ085-093-181100- /O.EXP.KMPX.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Steele-Freeborn- Including the cities of Owatonna and Albert Lea 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Freeborn and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ014>016-023>028-181100- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.250218T0300Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice- Goodhue-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Little Falls, Mora, St Paul, Hudson, Minneapolis, Victoria, Menomonie, Monticello, Hastings, Faribault, Center City, Ladysmith, Shakopee, Red Wing, Stillwater, Chaska, Blaine, Elk River, Durand, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Sauk Rapids, River Falls, Cambridge, Osceola, Rice Lake, Princeton, and Chanhassen 857 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ JPC
377 WWUS73 KMPX 180352 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 952 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-091-092-181200- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Blue Earth, Willmar, Madison, New Ulm, Benson, Redwood Falls, Long Prairie, Montevideo, Gaylord, Fairmont, Alexandria, Morris, Olivia, Hutchinson, Mankato, Granite Falls, Litchfield, St Peter, Glenwood, St James, and St Cloud 952 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ014>016- 023>028-181200- /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Little Falls, Mora, St Paul, Hudson, Minneapolis, Albert Lea, Le Sueur, Victoria, Menomonie, Monticello, Hastings, Faribault, Center City, Ladysmith, Shakopee, Red Wing, Stillwater, Chaska, Blaine, Elk River, Durand, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Sauk Rapids, River Falls, Cambridge, Waseca, Owatonna, Osceola, Rice Lake, Princeton, and Chanhassen 952 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ JPC
238 WWUS73 KMPX 180827 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 227 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>075-082-083-182030- /O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0004.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood- Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Including the cities of Madison, Mankato, St Peter, Gaylord, Hutchinson, Glenwood, Montevideo, Morris, New Ulm, Long Prairie, Olivia, St Cloud, Benson, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, St James, Litchfield, Willmar, and Alexandria 227 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 47 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ043>045-050>053-059-WIZ014-015-182030- /O.NEW.KMPX.EC.W.0004.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Wright-Polk-Barron- Including the cities of Cambridge, Princeton, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls, Elk River, Monticello, and Mora 227 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron and Polk Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ MNZ091-092-182030- /O.UPG.KMPX.EC.A.0003.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Blue Earth and Fairmont 227 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Faribault and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ060>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ016-023>028-182030- /O.NEW.KMPX.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur- Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn- Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Albert Lea, Le Sueur, Chaska, Ladysmith, Victoria, Eau Claire, River Falls, St Paul, Blaine, Stillwater, Owatonna, Hudson, Chanhassen, Red Wing, Waseca, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Faribault, Shakopee, Minneapolis, Menomonie, and Hastings 227 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 34 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ TDH
594 WWUS73 KMPX 181559 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 959 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 MNZ041>045-047>059-064>067-073>075-082-083-WIZ014-015-190400- /O.EXP.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0004.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ 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-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Polk-Barron- Including the cities of Benson, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Olivia, Little Falls, Litchfield, Gaylord, Princeton, Elk River, Montevideo, Mankato, Alexandria, St Peter, Center City, Cambridge, St James, Rice Lake, Willmar, Redwood Falls, Glenwood, New Ulm, Morris, Granite Falls, Osceola, Hutchinson, Mora, Long Prairie, St Cloud, and Madison 959 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ MNZ060>063-068>070-076>078-084-085-091>093-WIZ016-023>028-190400- /O.EXP.KMPX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0007.250219T0300Z-250219T1500Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur- Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Red Wing, Ladysmith, Stillwater, Eau Claire, Hudson, Blaine, Blue Earth, Victoria, Hastings, Le Sueur, Minneapolis, Durand, Waseca, Albert Lea, Fairmont, Faribault, Owatonna, Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen, Chippewa Falls, and St Paul 959 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 36 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ BPH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 9:53 AM CST | Cold Weather Advisory | MPX | Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele | 11 hr |
| Feb 17, 1:31 PM CST | Extreme Cold Watch | MPX | Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Douglas, Faribault, Kandiyohi and 15 more | 13 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.