High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Southern Minnesota with Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several Minnesota counties, including the Twin Cities metro, effective from midnight Thursday night through Friday morning.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN. This alert indicates that a period of high, potentially damaging winds is expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant portion of central and southern Minnesota, including the following counties:
- Morrison
- Benton
- Sherburne
- Wright
- Hennepin
- Anoka
- Ramsey
- Washington
- Carver
- Scott
- Dakota
- Le Sueur
- Rice
- Goodhue
- Steele
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for northwest winds sustained between 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, potentially leading to widespread power outages. Additionally, travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Residents should also use caution if they must travel during the warning period, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at midnight Thursday night (March 13) and will remain in effect until 10:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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