Hibbing, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches except between 11 and 15 inches for the higher terrain of
the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central St. Louis County. This includes the Tribal Lands
of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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