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2025 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Cold Weather (CW) Advisory (Y) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

089 
WWUS73 KDMX 200839
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-201845-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Panora, Stuart, Fontanelle, Carroll,
Greenfield, Casey, Exira, Bayard, Atlantic, Adair, Audubon,
Denison, and Guthrie Center
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 32 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Adair, Cass, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ081-082-092-093-201500-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Creston, New Market, Corning, Lenox,
Mount Ayr, and Bedford
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 31 below.

* WHERE...Ringgold, Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ033>036-046-047-201845-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Webster City, Sac City, Early, Odebolt,
Manson, Lake View, Pomeroy, Rockwell City, Fort Dodge, Jefferson,
Schaller, Boone, Lake City, and Wall Lake
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 34 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected.

* WHERE...Boone, Hamilton, Webster, Calhoun, Greene, and Sac 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals 
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201500-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Conrad, Garner, Gladbrook, Perry, Manly,
Eagle Grove, Osceola, Emmetsburg, Kanawha, Norwalk, Rolfe, Fonda,
Marshalltown, Pella, Leon, Waverly, Earlham, Knoxville, Shell
Rock, Albia, Eldora, Traer, Gilmore City, Grundy Center,
Pocahontas, Allerton, Humeston, Algona, Ackley, Dike,
Centerville, Estherville, Grinnell, Lamoni, Britt, Allison,
Chariton, Lake Mills, Dumont, Toledo, Newton, Belmond, Carlisle,
Forest City, Des Moines, Reinbeck, Winterset, Waukee, Adel, Ames,
Corydon, Clarion, Waterloo, Seymour, Greene, Dysart, Northwood,
Hampton, Oskaloosa, Laurens, Indianola, Parkersburg, Iowa Falls,
Bloomfield, Humboldt, Ottumwa, Mason City, Clear Lake, Wellsburg,
Tama, Clarksville, Cedar Falls, and Aplington
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below.

* WHERE...Much of northern, central, and eastern Iowa

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure 
outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Small
556 
WWUS73 KDMX 201450
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-210100-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Denison, Casey, Carroll, Greenfield,
Exira, Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Adair, Atlantic, Guthrie Center,
Fontanelle, and Panora
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected tonight 
  into early Friday.

* WHERE...Adair, Cass, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ081-082-092-093-201600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Bedford, New Market, Lenox,
Corning, and Creston
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to warm throughout the day...thus the 
Extreme Cold Warning is allowed to expire.

$$

IAZ033>036-046-047-210100-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster
City, Lake View, Manson, Sac City, Jefferson, Rockwell City,
Odebolt, Boone, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT 
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Boone, Hamilton, Webster, Calhoun, Greene, and Sac 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Garner, Earlham, Marshalltown, Des
Moines, Conrad, Ottumwa, Forest City, Dumont, Algona, Waukee,
Grinnell, Carlisle, Leon, Ackley, Estherville, Clarksville,
Dysart, Lamoni, Allerton, Gilmore City, Traer, Newton, Indianola,
Humeston, Wellsburg, Fonda, Waverly, Perry, Kanawha, Eldora,
Britt, Pella, Knoxville, Albia, Reinbeck, Clear Lake,
Centerville, Corydon, Pocahontas, Eagle Grove, Toledo, Aplington,
Winterset, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Rolfe, Norwalk, Grundy Center,
Gladbrook, Seymour, Allison, Shell Rock, Emmetsburg, Cedar Falls,
Tama, Belmond, Adel, Ames, Laurens, Dike, Humboldt, Greene, Mason
City, Northwood, Clarion, Waterloo, Chariton, Manly, Bloomfield,
Parkersburg, Osceola, Lake Mills, and Oskaloosa
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to warm throughout the day...thus the 
Cold Weather Advisory is allowed to expire.

$$

Percha
660 
WWUS73 KDMX 202049
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
249 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-210700-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Carroll, Guthrie Center, Lake
City, Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, Bayard, Wall Lake, Manson,
Adair, Webster City, Sac City, Audubon, Stuart, Greenfield,
Early, Denison, Pomeroy, Casey, Lake View, Exira, Odebolt, Boone,
Schaller, Atlantic, Fontanelle, and Panora
249 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and southwestern Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Percha
923 
WWUS73 KDMX 210301
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
901 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211315-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Casey, Greenfield, Exira, Pomeroy,
Denison, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Fontanelle, Audubon, Early, Stuart,
Webster City, Bayard, Rockwell City, Carroll, Lake View, Guthrie
Center, Panora, Fort Dodge, Boone, Manson, Jefferson, Atlantic,
Schaller, Lake City, Adair, and Sac City
901 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Dodson
469 
WWUS73 KDMX 210847
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
247 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211500-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Carroll, Lake View, Adair, Webster City,
Casey, Stuart, Bayard, Atlantic, Lake City, Greenfield, Wall
Lake, Fontanelle, Early, Schaller, Guthrie Center, Rockwell City,
Boone, Manson, Fort Dodge, Jefferson, Panora, Sac City, Exira,
Odebolt, Denison, Pomeroy, and Audubon
247 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of western into west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$
007 
WWUS73 KDMX 211453
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
853 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Audubon, Casey, Early,
Exira, Fort Dodge, Manson, Denison, Rockwell City, Lake View,
Boone, Webster City, Carroll, Schaller, Bayard, Stuart, Odebolt,
Wall Lake, Fontanelle, Adair, Pomeroy, Jefferson, Greenfield, Sac
City, Panora, Atlantic, and Lake City
853 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed since sunrise.  Wind chills are rising 
above -20 and hazardous cold has ended

$$

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089 
WWUS73 KDMX 200839
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-201845-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Panora, Stuart, Fontanelle, Carroll,
Greenfield, Casey, Exira, Bayard, Atlantic, Adair, Audubon,
Denison, and Guthrie Center
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 32 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Adair, Cass, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ081-082-092-093-201500-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Creston, New Market, Corning, Lenox,
Mount Ayr, and Bedford
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 31 below.

* WHERE...Ringgold, Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ033>036-046-047-201845-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Webster City, Sac City, Early, Odebolt,
Manson, Lake View, Pomeroy, Rockwell City, Fort Dodge, Jefferson,
Schaller, Boone, Lake City, and Wall Lake
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 34 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected.

* WHERE...Boone, Hamilton, Webster, Calhoun, Greene, and Sac 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals 
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201500-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Conrad, Garner, Gladbrook, Perry, Manly,
Eagle Grove, Osceola, Emmetsburg, Kanawha, Norwalk, Rolfe, Fonda,
Marshalltown, Pella, Leon, Waverly, Earlham, Knoxville, Shell
Rock, Albia, Eldora, Traer, Gilmore City, Grundy Center,
Pocahontas, Allerton, Humeston, Algona, Ackley, Dike,
Centerville, Estherville, Grinnell, Lamoni, Britt, Allison,
Chariton, Lake Mills, Dumont, Toledo, Newton, Belmond, Carlisle,
Forest City, Des Moines, Reinbeck, Winterset, Waukee, Adel, Ames,
Corydon, Clarion, Waterloo, Seymour, Greene, Dysart, Northwood,
Hampton, Oskaloosa, Laurens, Indianola, Parkersburg, Iowa Falls,
Bloomfield, Humboldt, Ottumwa, Mason City, Clear Lake, Wellsburg,
Tama, Clarksville, Cedar Falls, and Aplington
239 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below.

* WHERE...Much of northern, central, and eastern Iowa

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure 
outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Small
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-210100-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Denison, Casey, Carroll, Greenfield,
Exira, Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Adair, Atlantic, Guthrie Center,
Fontanelle, and Panora
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected tonight 
  into early Friday.

* WHERE...Adair, Cass, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ081-082-092-093-201600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Bedford, New Market, Lenox,
Corning, and Creston
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to warm throughout the day...thus the 
Extreme Cold Warning is allowed to expire.

$$

IAZ033>036-046-047-210100-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster
City, Lake View, Manson, Sac City, Jefferson, Rockwell City,
Odebolt, Boone, Wall Lake, Schaller, and Early
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT 
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Boone, Hamilton, Webster, Calhoun, Greene, and Sac 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Garner, Earlham, Marshalltown, Des
Moines, Conrad, Ottumwa, Forest City, Dumont, Algona, Waukee,
Grinnell, Carlisle, Leon, Ackley, Estherville, Clarksville,
Dysart, Lamoni, Allerton, Gilmore City, Traer, Newton, Indianola,
Humeston, Wellsburg, Fonda, Waverly, Perry, Kanawha, Eldora,
Britt, Pella, Knoxville, Albia, Reinbeck, Clear Lake,
Centerville, Corydon, Pocahontas, Eagle Grove, Toledo, Aplington,
Winterset, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Rolfe, Norwalk, Grundy Center,
Gladbrook, Seymour, Allison, Shell Rock, Emmetsburg, Cedar Falls,
Tama, Belmond, Adel, Ames, Laurens, Dike, Humboldt, Greene, Mason
City, Northwood, Clarion, Waterloo, Chariton, Manly, Bloomfield,
Parkersburg, Osceola, Lake Mills, and Oskaloosa
850 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to warm throughout the day...thus the 
Cold Weather Advisory is allowed to expire.

$$

Percha
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
249 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-210700-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Carroll, Guthrie Center, Lake
City, Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, Bayard, Wall Lake, Manson,
Adair, Webster City, Sac City, Audubon, Stuart, Greenfield,
Early, Denison, Pomeroy, Casey, Lake View, Exira, Odebolt, Boone,
Schaller, Atlantic, Fontanelle, and Panora
249 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and southwestern Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Percha
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
901 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211315-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.250221T0600Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Casey, Greenfield, Exira, Pomeroy,
Denison, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Fontanelle, Audubon, Early, Stuart,
Webster City, Bayard, Rockwell City, Carroll, Lake View, Guthrie
Center, Panora, Fort Dodge, Boone, Manson, Jefferson, Atlantic,
Schaller, Lake City, Adair, and Sac City
901 PM CST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Dodson
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
247 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211500-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Carroll, Lake View, Adair, Webster City,
Casey, Stuart, Bayard, Atlantic, Lake City, Greenfield, Wall
Lake, Fontanelle, Early, Schaller, Guthrie Center, Rockwell City,
Boone, Manson, Fort Dodge, Jefferson, Panora, Sac City, Exira,
Odebolt, Denison, Pomeroy, and Audubon
247 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of western into west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
853 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

IAZ033>036-044>047-057-058-070-071-211600-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Audubon, Casey, Early,
Exira, Fort Dodge, Manson, Denison, Rockwell City, Lake View,
Boone, Webster City, Carroll, Schaller, Bayard, Stuart, Odebolt,
Wall Lake, Fontanelle, Adair, Pomeroy, Jefferson, Greenfield, Sac
City, Panora, Atlantic, and Lake City
853 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed since sunrise.  Wind chills are rising 
above -20 and hazardous cold has ended

$$

cec

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