Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 2:26PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM 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 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.
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:
Worth; Cerro Gordo; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Story; Marshall; Tama; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov