The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota has extended a Wind Chill Advisory for the KROX listening area until Noon on Tuesday, January 16. The advisory includes portions of central, north-central, northwest, and west-central Minnesota.
The advisory includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Salol, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Gatzke, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Staples, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Ashby, and Barrett.
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN…Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing.
