Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Minneapolis, MN ∙ Saint Paul, MN ∙ Bloomington, MN ∙ Brooklyn Park, MN ∙ Plymouth, MN ∙ Eden Prairie, MN ∙ Burnsville, MN ∙ Coon Rapids, MN ∙ Woodbury, MN ∙ Maple Grove, MN

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 343 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to 107. * WHERE...Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Prolonged heat waves lead to cumulative heat stress for those who cannot adequately cool down and recover each night. Cumulative heat stress significantly increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke as time goes on. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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.

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