2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles NNW Morris MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 414 AM CDT Thu Aug 5 2021 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 060915- Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- 414 AM CDT Thu Aug 5 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A few thunderstorms will be possible today across MN and WI. An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible, particularly in the afternoon and evening across south and central Minnesota. The main threats are damaging winds and hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There will be periodic thunderstorm chances from Friday evening through Sunday evening. At this time, severe weather is not expected Friday but a few severe thunderstorms could be possible on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed this evening. $$
Air Quality Alert
MNZ041-042-043-044-047-048-049-050-055-070200- Benton-Douglas-Mille Lacs-Morrison-Pope-Stearns-Stevens-Swift- Todd- Including the tribal nation of Mille Lacs Including the city of Alexandria 858 AM CDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 PM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particle pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. WHERE...Central Minnesota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT Thursday through 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will push across northwestern Minnesota Thursday. Behind this cold front northwestern winds will transport smoke from fires burning in southern Canada south across northern Minnesota. Fine particle levels are expected to reach the Orange AQI category, a level that is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, for central Minnesota today. This area includes Alexandria, St. Cloud, and the tribal nation of Mille Lacs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by email, text message, phone, or the Minnesota Air mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/current-air- quality. You can find additional information about health and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/why-you-should-care- air-quality-and-health. $$