National Weather Service
Live Weather Camera in Minneapolis, MN. Extreme heat warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 9:01PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Severe
Expected
4 cameras
Active Until
Jul 15, 2026 02:00 UTC
Issued By
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Area
Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Carver; Scott; Dakota
Alert Details
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100.
Overnight temperatures remaining very warm in the mid 70s.
* WHERE...Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* 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.
Recommended Action
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.