Cologne, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to
110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the
mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west
central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding affects Mill Avenue from
Watertown to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver
County Road 30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County
Road 33 and 94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and
82nd Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 830 PM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday evening and continue falling to 8.4 feet Friday, June
27.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.8 feet on 05/28/2011.

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