NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MNXH.W 0003July 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Douglas, Todd, Morrison and 2 more, MN
The National Weather Service office in Twin Cities/Chanhassen issued an extreme heat warning for Douglas, Todd, Morrison and 2 more in Minnesota, which was in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on July 26. It was the 3rd extreme heat warning the NWS office in Twin Cities/Chanhassen issued in 2026. Minnesota had 10 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Minnesota's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 10 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
- Area
- Douglas, Todd, Morrison and 2 more
- State
- Minnesota
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:08 p.m. CDT, July 25, 2026
- In force from
- 11:00 a.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMPX XH.W 0003
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 96. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What the agency told people to do
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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.