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Extreme Cold Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

February 17, 202542 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin

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

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, 9.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2025-02-17Temperature 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 2025-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 9:53 AM CSTCold Weather AdvisoryMPXFaribault, Freeborn, Martin, Steele11 hr
Feb 17, 1:31 PM CSTExtreme Cold WatchMPXBlue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Douglas, Faribault, Kandiyohi and 15 more13 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.