Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 2:07AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:07am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
WHAT...Gusty east to southeast winds will occur on the backside of
the departing thunderstorms. Gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected
and may last up to an hour.
WHERE...Much of Central, North Central and South Central Iowa.
WHEN...During the pre-dawn hours this morning.
IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller
tree branches may break.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles.
Area Description:
Worth; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov