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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-130530-
/O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Allison, Webster City, Northwood, Shell
Rock, Aplington, Toledo, Hampton, Grundy Center, Des Moines,
Wellsburg, Tama, Mason City, Iowa Falls, Parkersburg, Manly,
Grinnell, Eldora, Dike, Marshalltown, Traer, Waverly, Cedar
Falls, Ames, Ackley, Newton, Gladbrook, Clarksville, Greene,
Dysart, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Clear Lake, Dumont, and Conrad
226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 10 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1017 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-131500-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
1017 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Southwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts to around 40 MPH are
forecast this afternoon and evening, with even stronger winds
expected overnight.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the area tonight. Please
refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the area early Friday
morning. Please refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

Chances for snow return to the forecast between Saturday night and
Sunday night. Impacts are likely, especially across northern
Iowa.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed at this time.

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