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2025 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Extreme Cold (EC) Warning (W) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

297 
WWUS73 KDMX 190937
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Atlantic,
Bedford, Exira, Adair, Denison, Guthrie Center, New Market,
Greenfield, Corning, Fontanelle, Carroll, Panora, and Casey
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 26 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  Thursday morning 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. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Winterset, Gladbrook,
Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Earlham, Clarion,
Carlisle, Traer, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Grinnell, Corydon, Hampton,
Perry, Grundy Center, Allison, Webster City, Odebolt, Waverly,
Forest City, Humboldt, Britt, Emmetsburg, Oskaloosa, Wall Lake,
Lake Mills, Early, Allerton, Ackley, Mason City, Dumont, Waukee,
Chariton, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Rockwell City, Conrad,
Bloomfield, Newton, Leon, Parkersburg, Pomeroy, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Ames, Lake View, Manson, Wellsburg, Centerville, Adel,
Northwood, Aplington, Kanawha, Ottumwa, Indianola, Seymour,
Toledo, Sac City, Norwalk, Tama, Knoxville, Fonda, Laurens, Dike,
Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Boone, Lake City, Shell Rock, Creston,
Clarksville, Fort Dodge, Humeston, Albia, Belmond, Greene, Pella,
Des Moines, Rolfe, Schaller, Eldora, Manly, Algona, Estherville,
Garner, Dysart, and Jefferson
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM 
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 28 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 to 32 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM CST Thursday.

* 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 191741
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected 
  again this evening through Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Mount Ayr, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Creston, Earlham,
Traer, Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa,
Conrad, Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake
City, Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac
City, Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS 
EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
340 
WWUS73 KDMX 191936
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ082-093-200545-
/O.UPG.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Union-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr and Creston
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ringgold and Union Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200545-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-200545-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Earlham, Traer,
Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa, Conrad,
Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake City,
Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac City,
Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
170 
WWUS73 KDMX 200220
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-201230-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-
Ringgold-
Including the cities of Stuart, Atlantic, Guthrie Center,
Creston, New Market, Panora, Casey, Bedford, Carroll, Greenfield,
Corning, Mount Ayr, Denison, Bayard, Adair, Audubon, Lenox,
Exira, and Fontanelle
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below to 35 below 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ringgold, Union, Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, 
  Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201230-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Adel, Mason City, Wellsburg, Ames, Clear
Lake, Marshalltown, Eldora, Corydon, Northwood, Schaller,
Ottumwa, Algona, Emmetsburg, Dumont, Britt, Parkersburg, Iowa
Falls, Fonda, Conrad, Aplington, Perry, Knoxville, Forest City,
Webster City, Humboldt, Ackley, Waverly, Early, Allison,
Humeston, Earlham, Newton, Grinnell, Manly, Pocahontas, Hampton,
Des Moines, Norwalk, Belmond, Allerton, Lake City, Shell Rock,
Reinbeck, Osceola, Gilmore City, Seymour, Pomeroy, Lake Mills,
Lamoni, Waukee, Winterset, Grundy Center, Rolfe, Carlisle,
Bloomfield, Manson, Centerville, Traer, Laurens, Estherville,
Jefferson, Dysart, Clarksville, Garner, Albia, Wall Lake,
Clarion, Sac City, Lake View, Tama, Eagle Grove, Indianola,
Pella, Oskaloosa, Dike, Rockwell City, Leon, Gladbrook, Greene,
Kanawha, Odebolt, Fort Dodge, Chariton, Boone, Toledo, Waterloo,
and Cedar Falls
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 30 below 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
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.

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Atlantic,
Bedford, Exira, Adair, Denison, Guthrie Center, New Market,
Greenfield, Corning, Fontanelle, Carroll, Panora, and Casey
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 26 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  Thursday morning 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. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Winterset, Gladbrook,
Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Earlham, Clarion,
Carlisle, Traer, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Grinnell, Corydon, Hampton,
Perry, Grundy Center, Allison, Webster City, Odebolt, Waverly,
Forest City, Humboldt, Britt, Emmetsburg, Oskaloosa, Wall Lake,
Lake Mills, Early, Allerton, Ackley, Mason City, Dumont, Waukee,
Chariton, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Rockwell City, Conrad,
Bloomfield, Newton, Leon, Parkersburg, Pomeroy, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Ames, Lake View, Manson, Wellsburg, Centerville, Adel,
Northwood, Aplington, Kanawha, Ottumwa, Indianola, Seymour,
Toledo, Sac City, Norwalk, Tama, Knoxville, Fonda, Laurens, Dike,
Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Boone, Lake City, Shell Rock, Creston,
Clarksville, Fort Dodge, Humeston, Albia, Belmond, Greene, Pella,
Des Moines, Rolfe, Schaller, Eldora, Manly, Algona, Estherville,
Garner, Dysart, and Jefferson
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM 
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 28 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 to 32 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected 
  again this evening through Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Mount Ayr, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Creston, Earlham,
Traer, Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa,
Conrad, Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake
City, Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac
City, Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS 
EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ082-093-200545-
/O.UPG.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Union-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr and Creston
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ringgold and Union Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200545-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-200545-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Earlham, Traer,
Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa, Conrad,
Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake City,
Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac City,
Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
136 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-201230-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-
Ringgold-
Including the cities of Stuart, Atlantic, Guthrie Center,
Creston, New Market, Panora, Casey, Bedford, Carroll, Greenfield,
Corning, Mount Ayr, Denison, Bayard, Adair, Audubon, Lenox,
Exira, and Fontanelle
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below to 35 below 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ringgold, Union, Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, 
  Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-
094>097-201230-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Adel, Mason City, Wellsburg, Ames, Clear
Lake, Marshalltown, Eldora, Corydon, Northwood, Schaller,
Ottumwa, Algona, Emmetsburg, Dumont, Britt, Parkersburg, Iowa
Falls, Fonda, Conrad, Aplington, Perry, Knoxville, Forest City,
Webster City, Humboldt, Ackley, Waverly, Early, Allison,
Humeston, Earlham, Newton, Grinnell, Manly, Pocahontas, Hampton,
Des Moines, Norwalk, Belmond, Allerton, Lake City, Shell Rock,
Reinbeck, Osceola, Gilmore City, Seymour, Pomeroy, Lake Mills,
Lamoni, Waukee, Winterset, Grundy Center, Rolfe, Carlisle,
Bloomfield, Manson, Centerville, Traer, Laurens, Estherville,
Jefferson, Dysart, Clarksville, Garner, Albia, Wall Lake,
Clarion, Sac City, Lake View, Tama, Eagle Grove, Indianola,
Pella, Oskaloosa, Dike, Rockwell City, Leon, Gladbrook, Greene,
Kanawha, Odebolt, Fort Dodge, Chariton, Boone, Toledo, Waterloo,
and Cedar Falls
820 PM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 30 below 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* 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. 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
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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