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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
917 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

.A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa
with snow rates of one inch or more per hour at times. A band of 5
to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western
through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient
of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow.

IAZ017-025-061-062-073-074-201200-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260220T1200Z/
Cerro Gordo-Wright-Jasper-Poweshiek-Warren-Marion-
Including the cities of Belmond, Carlisle, Norwalk, Eagle Grove,
Knoxville, Grinnell, Indianola, Clear Lake, Pella, Clarion, Mason
City, and Newton
917 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snow
  with breezy winds could lead to isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1232 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

IAZ017-023>025-033-034-061-062-071>074-081-082-201500-
Cerro Gordo-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-
1232 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area. Please refer
to the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines
for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed however, any snow reports
are appreciated.

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