Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 9:44PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are
possible.
* WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80.
* WHEN...Until 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