High Wind Watch Iowa, Minnesota | Effective 03/11/2026 09:06

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 11:06AM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From late Thursday night 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description: 
Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov