WHAT
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero.
WHERE
Crow Wing, Aitkin, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Pine, Cook, and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
WHEN
Until noon CST Tuesday.
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. An extended period of very cold temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves or mittens if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
