Baudette, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three
inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads are reported as slick and hazardous. Plan on
difficult travel conditions. Heavy wet snow on power lines and
tree limbs may cause sporadic power outages. Heavy wet snow has
been reported to be very difficult to move. Persons with cardiac
issues should use extra caution when shoveling, or avoid shoveling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is greatly discouraged until conditions improve later this
afternoon. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company.

When shoveling heavy wet snow, take frequent breaks, stay hydrated
with water, and move only small amounts with each pass.

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