St. Paul Emergency Management

Drink water, take it easy, and check in on neighbors, dontcha know. #MNwx #StayCoolMN

Heat can sneak up on ya, even here in Minnesota. If it’s getting too warm at home, head somewhere cool like a library, community center, Saint Paul pool or splash pad, or cooling space for a bit.

Minnesota heat can sneak up on pets. Cars heat up fast, pavement gets hot, and it doesn’t take long for animals to struggle. If it feels warm to you, it’s even hotter for them. Keep pets cool, bring them inside when you can, and check on them often. #MNwx #StayCoolMN #PetSafety

Acting early can prevent a serious situation. #MNwx #StayCoolMN #HeatSafety

Minnesota heat can sneak up on ya. What feels like a warm day can turn serious fast. Heat-related illnesses can become serious quickly – even in Minnesota. Drink water, take breaks in shade or AC, and check in on neighbors.

Ope – storms can turn quick. If a tornado warning comes through, don’t be caught off guard. Basement is best. If not, go to the lowest level, interior room, away from windows. Get low, cover your head, and stay put until it passes. #MNwx #TornadoSafety

Ope – sirens are about to sound. Minnesota’s tornado drill starts in about 15 minutes. Take a couple minutes to practice your tornado safety plan. Basement is best. If not, go to the lowest level, interior room, away from windows. #MNwx #TornadoDrill #BePrepared

Ope – tornado warning. Would you know where to go? Take a couple minutes today to practice your tornado plan – it helps to be ready ahead of time. Basement is best. If not, go to the lowest level, interior room, away from windows. #MNwx #TornadoDrill #BePrepared

Outdoor warning sirens sound in Saint Paul when severe weather is moving in. Mayor Kaohly Her explains what they mean and what to do when you hear one. If you hear a siren, head indoors and check for more information right away. #MNwx #TornadoSafety youtu.be/aP8eahrfnb0

When heavy rain sticks around, flooding can happen fast in Minnesota. Sandbags can help slow water and keep it away from doors and low spots. Not perfect – but they can help. #MNwx #FloodSafety #BePrepared

Minnesota roads can fool ya when water starts pooling, dontcha know. Just a small amount of water can stall your car or sweep it away. If you’re not sure how deep it is, better turn around and take the long way. #MNwx #TurnAroundDontDrown

Hard to imagine – but it happened right here, dontcha know. Do you remember it? #MNwx #FloodSafety #SaintPaulHistory

#WaybackWednesday Flooding along Kellogg Blvd in downtown Saint Paul during the 1965 Mississippi River flood. On April 16, 1965, the river crested at 26.01 feet - the highest level ever recorded in Saint Paul.

If a storm rolls in, don’t wait it out – head inside to a sturdy building or vehicle as soon as you can. Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on the sky, dontcha know. #MNwx #StormSafety

Minnesota weather can turn on ya pretty quick – one minute it’s calm, next thing you know, here comes a storm. If you’re outside, it helps to already know where you’d go if things change.

We’ve got a quick question for ya ⬇️ At what size does hail become “severe”? Reply with your guess: A) Penny B) Quarter C) Golf ball D) Tennis ball

Hail can get pretty big out there - and once it reaches severe levels, it can cause real damage. Check the replies for a quick question. #MNwx #WeatherSafety

Wait 30 minutes after the last rumble before heading back out. Learn more: weather.gov/safety/lightni… #MNwx #LightningSafety

If you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck. Ope – scuse me, just gonna sneak right past ya and head inside. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors See a Flash, Dash Inside.

It’s been an active year for severe weather nationwide – good reminder to stay ready here in Saint Paul. Might be a good time to check those alerts and your plan, dontcha know. Learn more: climatecentral.org/climate-servic… #MNwx #BePrepared