Weather:

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

Southerly winds at 30 to 40 mph with higher gusts to 50 mph will
continue across the advisory area through the remainder of the
afternoon. In addition… blowing dirt and dust has been observed
across much of the advisory area and will likely continue through
early evening. Winds will slowly subside during the evening across
the region.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult… especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Record Report

Statement as of 1:32 am CDT on May 20, 2009

… A new record high temperature was set at Mankato Minnesota…

A record high temperature of 97 degrees was set at Mankato Minnesota
yesterday… Tuesday may 19 2009.

This breaks the old record of 94 set in 1975.