Advertencias, First Evanger Lutheran Church

Frost Advisory issued May 12 at 2:07PM CDT until May 13 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND * WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...All of northwestern and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 8AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of very heavy smoke from wildfires in northeast British Columbia has moved into northern Minnesota and will sweep south across the state on Sunday behind a cold front. Smoke has already arrived over much of northwestern Minnesota and will persist overnight. The time of maximum smoke impacts will be through late Sunday evening. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.