Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 3:48AM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.
Gusts could peak near 60 mph.
* WHERE...Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren, and Wapello
Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov