High Wind Warning Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 01:48

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 3:48AM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected.Gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. * WHERE...Tama County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Tama
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov