Austin, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Freeze Warning
Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:19PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 01:19:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 01:19:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 09:30:00 pm CDT
Freeze Warning
Anoka; Washington
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Anoka and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 17th, 2026 07:00:00 am CDT
Frost Advisory
Hennepin; Ramsey
Frost Advisory issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. Areas of sub-freezing temperatures are possible in rural and low-lying areas. * WHERE...Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 17th, 2026 07:00:00 am CDT
Freeze Warning
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Yellow Medicine
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 17th, 2026 07:00:00 am CDT
Freeze Warning
Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Isanti; Chisago; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn; Polk; Barron; Rusk; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn; Pepin; Chippewa; Eau Claire
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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Likely
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October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 12:25:00 pm CDT
October 17th, 2026 07:00:00 am CDT
Freeze Warning
Traverse; Big Stone; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:06PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Codington, Deuel, Grant, and Hamlin Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 12:06:00 pm CDT
October 16th, 2026 12:06:00 pm CDT
October 17th, 2026 12:15:00 am CDT
Freeze Warning
Lyon; Sioux; Plymouth; Woodbury; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Pipestone; Rock; Dixon; Dakota; Kingsbury; Brookings; Miner; Lake; Moody; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:56AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
October 16th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
October 16th, 2026 10:00:00 pm CDT
Freeze Warning
Osceola; Dickinson; O'Brien; Clay; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Ida; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:56AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
October 16th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
October 16th, 2026 10:00:00 pm CDT
Freeze Warning
Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; Taylor; Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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October 16th, 2026 10:51:00 am CDT
October 16th, 2026 10:51:00 am CDT
October 17th, 2026 09:00:00 am CDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
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This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 55912, accurately covering the area of Austin, MN.
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National Outlook
Heavy Rain and Storms Expected in TX to Mid-Atlantic, 10-15 to 10-17
Chill in the East and Wet Weather Out West 10-18-2026 to 10-22-2026
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