Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
WHAT...Light snow and freezing drizzle/mist.
WHERE...Much of Central Iowa.
WHEN...Now until 11 pm.
IMPACTS...Light snow and freezing drizzle/mist may lead to icy
roads and slick travel conditions this evening. As temperatures
cool this evening, refreeze of melted snow on roadways may also
lead to slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Slow down and use extra
caution if driving this evening.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov