McLeod, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow showers and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in
southeast North Dakota and southern Red River Valley.

* WHERE...Eastern North Dakota and Red River Valley in northwest and
west-central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Snow showers and blowing snow will lead to areas of
quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel
difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing
snow. Snow showers late morning and afternoon may create brief
periods of near blizzard conditions. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Wednesday afternoon and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Turn headlights on and do
not use cruise control. Be prepared for sudden reductions in
visibility. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter
Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and
Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and
dangerously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel
conditions Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face
mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to
mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your
vehicle.

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