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Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 10:21 AM Jun. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...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 tonight and Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Renville, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:49 AM Jun. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water reaches flood mitigation culverts on Riverside Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 700 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 700 PM CDT Thursday was 22.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 20.7 feet Thursday, June 26. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. &&
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