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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
849 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

SDZ004-005-009-010-191300-
/O.CON.KABR.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KABR.CW.Y.0001.250119T0300Z-250119T1800Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-
Including the cities of Mobridge, Eureka, Ipswich, and Herreid
849 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 42 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
  cold wind chills as low as 46 below expected.

* WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to noon CST
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
741 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ058-060-191215-
/O.CON.KPUB.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T1800Z/
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-Eastern
Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Including Bonanza and Climax
741 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below.

* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Western
  Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
808 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

NDZ017>020-191015-
/O.UPG.KBIS.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBIS.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
Including the cities of Beulah, Center, Watford City, Killdeer,
Halliday, and Hazen
808 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025 /708 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Life threatening wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE...McKenzie, Mercer, Oliver, and Dunn Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The life threatening wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected Sunday
  night through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must go outside, be sure to dress in layers, covering all
exposed skin.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
808 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-191015-
/O.CON.KBIS.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Mohall, Mcclusky, Bowbells, Crosby,
Towner, Rugby, Sherwood, Jamestown, Carrington, Velva, Harvey,
Kulm, Bottineau, Napoleon, Tappen, Wishek, Columbus, Goodrich,
Glenburn, Garrison, Steele, Ashley, Powers Lake, St. John, Rolla,
Washburn, New Town, Shell Valley, Underwood, Ellendale,
Fessenden, Linton, Dunseith, Lamoure, Parshall, Bismarck, Oakes,
Minot, Drake, Gackle, Wilton, Williston, Edgeley, Strasburg,
Turtle Lake, Portal, Rolette, Stanley, and Lignite
808 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Life threatening wind chills as low as 55 below zero.

* WHERE...All areas north and east of the Missouri River.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The life threatening wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected Sunday
  night through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must go outside, be sure to dress in layers, covering all
exposed skin.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
807 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2025

WVZ522-523-526-191015-
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0002.250120T0300Z-250121T1400Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.A.0001.250121T1400Z-250123T1300Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
807 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
EST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 25 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below possible.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast
  Webster Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 9 AM EST
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday morning through
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
  water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
654 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ041>043-047-048-055-190900-
/O.CON.KMPX.EC.W.0001.250120T0600Z-250121T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250120T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Swift-
Including the cities of Benson, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Glenwood, Morris, and Alexandria
654 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST Sunday
  Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Sunday Night to
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures
  can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
555 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-054-190800-
/O.EXP.KFGF.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West
Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East
Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wadena-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-
Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Mahnomen, Emmaville, Park Rapids, Vang,
Rosby, Florian, Waubun, Fox, Mcville, Cooperstown, Park River,
Hatton, Roseville, Fort Totten, Grafton, Considine, Moorhead, Red
Lake, Hillsboro, Erskine, Fosston, Dakota Junction, Bagley,
Cavalier, Faith, Langdon, Mayville, Clearbrook, Lakota, Flaming,
Kelso, Twin Valley, Dresden, Gatzke, Hayes Lake State Park, Lower
Rice Lake, Fertile, Pencer, Argyle, Baudette, Lancaster, Hadler,
East Grand Forks, Syre, Espelie, Wolf Lake, Aneta, Roseau,
Drayton, Englund, Grygla, Hubbard, Lavinia, Ebro, Cando, Oakwood,
Karlstad, Adams, Walhalla, Warren, Wadena, Menahga, Lankin,
Rosewood, Halstad, Salol, New Rockford, Middle River, Lake
Itasca, Fargo, Staples Airport, Nary, Upper Rice Lake, Newfolden,
Crookston, Naytahwaush, Shoreham, Detroit Lakes, Tolna, Redby,
Minnewaukan, Bowesmont, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Long Lost
Lake, Alida, Valley City, Nash, Leeds, Devils Lake, Stephen,
Bemidji, Mount Carmel, Backoo, Portland, Maddock, Grand Forks,
Maida, Finley, Hope, Fairdale, Hallock, Akra, McIntosh, Leroy,
Radium, Ada, Casperson, Malung, Red Lake Falls, and Roy Lake
555 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern North Dakota and the northwest quarter
  of Minnesota.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
555 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ029>031-040-NDZ049-052-053-190800-
/O.CON.KFGF.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
Including the cities of Hoffman, New York Mills, Barrett, McLeod,
Erdahl, Elbow Lake, Milnor, Lisbon, Perham, Wahpeton, Gwinner,
Ashby, Forman, Enderlin, Breckenridge, Rutland, Lawndale, Fergus
Falls, Henning, Parkers Prairie, Herman, and Battle Lake
555 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and
  Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

$$

VG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>037-191015-
/O.EXP.KDLH.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-South
Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton
and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Pine River, International Falls, Two
Harbors, Aitkin, Silver Bay, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Grand
Marais, Walker, Duluth, Bigfork, Hill City, Isabella, Hibbing,
and Ely
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St.
  Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of
  the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille
  Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas and the Bois Forte
  Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other
  locations including Voyageurs National Park and the entire
  Boundary Waters.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will occur from
  late evening through late morning each day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

WIZ001>004-006>009-191015-
/O.CON.KDLH.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Phillips, Spooner, Grantsburg, Hurley,
Ashland, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, and Hayward
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer,
  and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red
  Cliff Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Bad River
  Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and
  the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including
  the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will occur from
  late evening through late morning each day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves 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.

&&

$$

For more information on Northland weather, visit www.weather.
gov/duluth

NLy

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

MNZ038-191015-
/O.CON.KDLH.EC.W.0001.250119T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Pine-
Including the cities of Hinckley and Pine City
546 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Pine County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille
  Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will occur from
  late evening through late morning each day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
116 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

IDZ052>054-062-065>067-191100-
/O.UPG.KPIH.EC.A.0001.250120T0800Z-250120T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.EC.W.0001.250120T0800Z-250120T1600Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River
Plain-Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley-Centennial Mountains -
Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Including the cities of Small, Mud Lake, Soda Springs, Shelley,
Island Park, Spencer, Bone, Craters of the Moon NM, Dubois, INL,
Driggs, Henry, Edie School, Fort Hall, Ashton, Blackfoot,
Rexburg, Grace, Tetonia, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, St. Anthony,
Kilgore, and American Falls
116 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Centennial Mountains -
  Island Park, Teton Valley, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Blackfoot
  Mountains, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

DMH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1229 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

MTZ018-019-191200-
/O.UPG.KGGW.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250119T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.EC.W.0001.250118T1929Z-250120T1900Z/
Daniels-Sheridan-
Including Plentywood, Scobey, and Medicine Lake
1229 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below.

* WHERE...Daniels and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1126 AM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

MTZ007-043-201800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.EC.W.0001.250120T0000Z-250120T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1126 AM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below
  expected. The coldest wind chills will occur in channeled areas.

* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  There could be winter driving conditions from earlier snow, so it
  may take longer for you to get to your destination.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel outside, use extra caution. Limit the time spent
outdoors and dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves.

&&

$$

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