Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

Until Fri 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

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

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... WHAT...West 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 10 AM CDT this morning. 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 Sun 7:00 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

Portions of central to north central Iowa

Description

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... WHAT...Accumulating snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. WHERE...Portions of central to north central Iowa. WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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... 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, with lingering impacts due to blowing snow through Monday morning. 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 the higher snowfall amounts is over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions with lesser snow as far south as along the I-80 corridor is possible.

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