Weather Alerts for Stearns

Issued by the National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
STEARNS

Areas Affected:
Douglas - Todd - Morrison - Mille Lacs - Kanabec - Stevens - Pope - Stearns - Benton - Sherburne - Isanti - Swift - Chippewa - Kandiyohi - Meeker - Wright - Renville - McLeod
Effective: Thu, 12/11 8:34pm Updated: Fri, 12/12 4:21am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 12/12 9:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 36 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may rise into the teens to 20s
below zero during the day Saturday, but frostbite can still occur
in as little as 20 minutes.

Information:
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.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.