... Extreme cold warning in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued an extreme cold warning... which is in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Saturday.
* Temperature... low temperatures Saturday morning will range from 6 below zero to 15 below zero. Wind chill values will range from 25 below zero to 35 below zero.
* Impacts... be prepared for dangerously cold conditions that can cause frostbite or hypothermia. Make sure heating sources are adequate and in working order... especially for the elderly... children and pets. If traveling... ensure your vehicle is in good working order and have a winter weather survival kit.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are expected for a prolonged period of time. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures... so make sure a hat and heavy gloves or mittens are available.