High Wind Warning Iowa, Minnesota | Effective 03/11/2026 19:15

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:15PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night 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: 
Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov