Walnut Grove, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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 SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in
North Redwood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 800 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 800 PM CDT Friday was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to 20.7 feet Sunday evening. It will then
rise to 20.8 feet Monday evening. It will fall to 20.5 feet
Wednesday morning. It will then rise to 20.8 feet Friday,
June 27. It will fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.4 feet on 05/31/2004.

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