⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 24 at 7:58PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MNSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 243 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA KANDIYOHI MCLEOD MEEKER RENVILLE SIBLEY IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA BLUE EARTH BROWN LE SUEUR NICOLLET WASECA WATONWAN IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA REDWOOD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF GAYLORD, HUTCHINSON, LE SUEUR, LITCHFIELD, MANKATO, NEW ULM, OLIVIA, 🛡 Action: Move indoors immediately. Avoid windows. Unplug electronics. Stay off corded phones. Weather Now64°F / 18°C - Light RainWind: 10 to 15 mph SSE | Humidity: 77% Air Quality: 43 (Good) ForecastMemorial Day: 88°F - Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then SunnyMonday Night: 61°F - Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Tuesday: 90°F - Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: MN 511Emergency: MN HSEM Health: MN Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov