Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 12:59PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 101 expected. For the Extreme Heat
Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103
possible.
* WHERE...Pope and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CDT
Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Stevens; Pope
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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