Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

From Thu 10:00 pm until Fri 7:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Storm Watch

From Sat 10:00 pm until Mon 10:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Far northern Iowa

Description

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations may exceed 6 inches. Winds could gust to 50 mph or higher. WHERE...Far northern Iowa. WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

More Information

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Saturday night through Sunday night. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts during this time. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see these significant impacts are north of Highway 20.

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