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Heat Advisory Extended Until 6 PM CDT for Twin Cities Counties

The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for seven Twin Cities counties through 6 PM CDT Friday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 4, 2026, 6:23 a.m. ET
The has extended the for Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties until 6 PM CDT Friday, September 4, 2026. The now runs from 1 PM to 6 PM CDT, longer than originally issued. Heat index values up to 97 are expected. The was issued at 3:51 AM CDT. Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 4, 2026, 5:53 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory for Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey Until 6 PM CDT Friday

    The National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued a Heat Advisory for Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties, effective from 1 PM to 6 PM CDT on Friday, September 4, 2026. The advisory was issued at 3:51 AM CDT and expires at 6 PM CDT.

    Heat index values up to 97 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory covers the cities of Blaine, Chanhassen, Minneapolis, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Paul, Stillwater, and Victoria.

    Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They recommend wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

  2. Sep 4, 2026, 5:23 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory for Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey Until 6 PM CDT

    The National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued a Heat Advisory for Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties, effective from 1 PM to 6 PM CDT on September 4, 2026. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, with heat index values up to 97 expected.

    Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. The Weather Service recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

    The advisory is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening.

  3. Sep 4, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory for Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey and Other Twin Cities Counties Until 6 PM CDT

    The National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued a Heat Advisory for September 4, 2026, from 1 PM to 6 PM CDT. The advisory covers Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties, including the cities of Blaine, Chanhassen, Minneapolis, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, St Paul, Stillwater, and Victoria.

    Heat index values up to 97 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 3:51 AM CDT on September 4 and remains in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening.

    Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Residents are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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