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Issued: 10:04 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Steele, and Waseca Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow could accompany the strong winds at times across western Minnesota, which could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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