High Wind Warning Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 12:26

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 2:26PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* 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 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.
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: 
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Palo Alto; Hancock; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov