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National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
931 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

NDZ006>008-014-015-024-026-054-161145-
/O.CON.KFGF.CW.Y.0017.250216T0600Z-250216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.250217T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Tolna, Lakota, Adams, Maida, Mcville,
Drayton, Cavalier, Maddock, Fairdale, Aneta, Langdon, Backoo,
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Fort Totten, Walhalla, Lankin, Cando,
Dresden, Devils Lake, Leeds, Akra, Mount Carmel, Leroy,
Bowesmont, Considine, and Vang
931 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from 
  30 below to 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 53 below possible.

* WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, 
  and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a period where wind chills 
  become warmer than 40 below zero Monday afternoon before dipping 
  again Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If spending time outside, dress appropriately by covering as much 
exposed skin as possible. Dress in layers. Wear a face mask and warm 
gloves, hat, socks and boots. Take frequent breaks from being 
outside to warm up.

Be aware of signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ016-027>030-038-039-049-
052-053-161145-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.A.0001.250217T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West
Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East
Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter
Tail-Wadena-Grant-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Elbow Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Menahga,
Wahpeton, Wolf Lake, Roy Lake, East Grand Forks, Shoreham,
Hoffman, Kelso, Lavinia, Hope, Nash, Twin Valley, McLeod, Syre,
Ada, Florian, Gwinner, Lisbon, Argyle, Lake Itasca, Battle Lake,
Erdahl, Park Rapids, Nary, Ebro, Red Lake Falls, Fergus Falls,
Hillsboro, Bemidji, Roseville, Moorhead, Casperson, Henning,
Herman, Mayville, Grand Forks, Stephen, Rosewood, Waubun, Finley,
Fox, Bagley, Grygla, Enderlin, Erskine, Hubbard, Hadler, Dakota
Junction, Faith, Grafton, Mahnomen, Radium, Barrett, Englund,
Wadena, Breckenridge, Red Lake, Hallock, Baudette, Crookston,
Ponemah, Halstad, Middle River, Park River, Hatton, Karlstad,
Rosby, Cooperstown, Redby, Lancaster, Espelie, Clearbrook,
Naytahwaush, Alida, Pencer, Parkers Prairie, Gatzke, Portland,
Long Lost Lake, Oakwood, Staples Airport, Upper Rice Lake,
Flaming, Ashby, Lawndale, Valley City, Forman, Fertile, Fargo,
Warren, Detroit Lakes, Hayes Lake State Park, Salol, Malung,
Emmaville, New York Mills, Rutland, Thief River Falls, Perham,
Roseau, Fosston, Newfolden, Milnor, and McIntosh
931 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west 
  central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday 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. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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