Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 8:07PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa
and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling during portions of this time
will lead to visibilities being reduced to a quarter mile or less.
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:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov