⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – Norman; Clay; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland – Monday, July 13, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 11:47AM CDT until July 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Details

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 97.

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.