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2025 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 4
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550 WWUS43 KDMX 170828 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 328 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-171830- /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Manson, Denison, Mason City, Britt, Rolfe, Parkersburg, Guthrie Center, Exira, Jefferson, Algona, Northwood, Lake City, Eagle Grove, Odebolt, Garner, Aplington, Emmetsburg, Waverly, Humboldt, Carroll, Fort Dodge, Eldora, Ackley, Atlantic, Hampton, Pocahontas, Casey, Schaller, Clear Lake, Audubon, Belmond, Allison, Lake View, Dumont, Fonda, Rockwell City, Clarksville, Laurens, Panora, Kanawha, Gilmore City, Clarion, Iowa Falls, Forest City, Estherville, Early, Pomeroy, Bayard, Lake Mills, Webster City, Wall Lake, Greene, Sac City, Boone, Shell Rock, and Manly 328 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations that receive significant snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Small
341 WWUS43 KDMX 171952 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-180600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Fonda, Carroll, Estherville, Audubon, Lake City, Aplington, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Parkersburg, Jefferson, Allison, Wall Lake, Atlantic, Gilmore City, Webster City, Waverly, Lake View, Britt, Clear Lake, Guthrie Center, Mason City, Pocahontas, Rockwell City, Sac City, Clarion, Shell Rock, Early, Denison, Laurens, Schaller, Exira, Manly, Dumont, Humboldt, Lake Mills, Eldora, Northwood, Manson, Belmond, Iowa Falls, Rolfe, Odebolt, Eagle Grove, Bayard, Boone, Forest City, Algona, Panora, Pomeroy, Ackley, Casey, Garner, Hampton, Greene, and Clarksville 252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations that receive significant snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Hagenhoff
886 WWUS43 KDMX 180226 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 926 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-181230- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Algona, Parkersburg, Rockwell City, Allison, Jefferson, Fonda, Schaller, Audubon, Aplington, Greene, Exira, Clarksville, Garner, Atlantic, Britt, Ackley, Estherville, Clarion, Shell Rock, Wall Lake, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Webster City, Boone, Forest City, Humboldt, Iowa Falls, Dumont, Guthrie Center, Northwood, Laurens, Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Mason City, Bayard, Lake Mills, Manly, Denison, Rolfe, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Odebolt, Casey, Waverly, Hampton, Early, Belmond, Lake City, Panora, Carroll, Eldora, Pomeroy, Manson, Lake View, and Sac City 926 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. * WHERE...Portions of northern, west central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Cogil
259 WWUS43 KDMX 180910 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with thundersnow. Damaging wind gusts of 60mph or more possible. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>035-044-045-181915- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll- Including the cities of Clear Lake, Fonda, Lake View, Estherville, Humboldt, Wall Lake, Odebolt, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Manly, Garner, Laurens, Eagle Grove, Denison, Mason City, Pocahontas, Lake Mills, Carroll, Belmond, Forest City, Rockwell City, Schaller, Gilmore City, Britt, Northwood, Manson, Pomeroy, Sac City, Rolfe, Lake City, Fort Dodge, Algona, Early, and Clarion 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches, highest amounts northwest. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern and western Iowa. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ026>028-036-037-046-047-057-058-070-181915- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Hampton, Panora, Bayard, Iowa Falls, Jefferson, Greene, Aplington, Atlantic, Audubon, Exira, Webster City, Dumont, Eldora, Boone, Waverly, Guthrie Center, Shell Rock, Casey, Ackley, Clarksville, Allison, and Parkersburg 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern, central and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Jimenez
214 WWUS43 KDMX 182006 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds are forecast to produce blizzard conditions Wednesday in the warning area. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with thundersnow. Strong and damaging wind gusts are also possible. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ028-182115- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Bremer- Including the cities of Waverly 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snowfall is expected to remain below an inch across the area, hence the cancellation of the Winter Storm Watch. However, very strong north winds are expected on Wednesday and a High Wind Warning is in effect for Bremer County. $$ IAZ026-036-046-057-190615- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Franklin-Hamilton-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Exira, Jefferson, Webster City, Hampton, and Audubon 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with highest amounts in the northwest portions of the counties. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton, Franklin, Audubon, and Greene Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>035-044-045-190615- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll- Including the cities of Fonda, Gilmore City, Clear Lake, Early, Odebolt, Lake City, Rolfe, Humboldt, Forest City, Algona, Lake Mills, Britt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Laurens, Kanawha, Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, Pomeroy, Pocahontas, Manly, Carroll, Wall Lake, Estherville, Emmetsburg, Lake View, Northwood, Denison, Mason City, Schaller, Manson, and Garner 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central, north central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage, especially if snow accumulates on the branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ027-037-047-058-070-190615- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0012.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Butler-Hardin-Boone-Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Ackley, Parkersburg, Iowa Falls, Casey, Greene, Allison, Boone, Atlantic, Panora, Bayard, Dumont, Aplington, Shell Rock, Eldora, Clarksville, and Guthrie Center 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Hardin, Butler, Cass, and Guthrie Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The strong winds and falling snow may produce brief periods of near whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Cogil
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550 WWUS43 KDMX 170828 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 328 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-171830- /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Manson, Denison, Mason City, Britt, Rolfe, Parkersburg, Guthrie Center, Exira, Jefferson, Algona, Northwood, Lake City, Eagle Grove, Odebolt, Garner, Aplington, Emmetsburg, Waverly, Humboldt, Carroll, Fort Dodge, Eldora, Ackley, Atlantic, Hampton, Pocahontas, Casey, Schaller, Clear Lake, Audubon, Belmond, Allison, Lake View, Dumont, Fonda, Rockwell City, Clarksville, Laurens, Panora, Kanawha, Gilmore City, Clarion, Iowa Falls, Forest City, Estherville, Early, Pomeroy, Bayard, Lake Mills, Webster City, Wall Lake, Greene, Sac City, Boone, Shell Rock, and Manly 328 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations that receive significant snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Small
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341 WWUS43 KDMX 171952 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-180600- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Fonda, Carroll, Estherville, Audubon, Lake City, Aplington, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Parkersburg, Jefferson, Allison, Wall Lake, Atlantic, Gilmore City, Webster City, Waverly, Lake View, Britt, Clear Lake, Guthrie Center, Mason City, Pocahontas, Rockwell City, Sac City, Clarion, Shell Rock, Early, Denison, Laurens, Schaller, Exira, Manly, Dumont, Humboldt, Lake Mills, Eldora, Northwood, Manson, Belmond, Iowa Falls, Rolfe, Odebolt, Eagle Grove, Bayard, Boone, Forest City, Algona, Panora, Pomeroy, Ackley, Casey, Garner, Hampton, Greene, and Clarksville 252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations that receive significant snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Hagenhoff
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886 WWUS43 KDMX 180226 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 926 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>037-044>047-057-058-070-181230- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Algona, Parkersburg, Rockwell City, Allison, Jefferson, Fonda, Schaller, Audubon, Aplington, Greene, Exira, Clarksville, Garner, Atlantic, Britt, Ackley, Estherville, Clarion, Shell Rock, Wall Lake, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Webster City, Boone, Forest City, Humboldt, Iowa Falls, Dumont, Guthrie Center, Northwood, Laurens, Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Mason City, Bayard, Lake Mills, Manly, Denison, Rolfe, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Odebolt, Casey, Waverly, Hampton, Early, Belmond, Lake City, Panora, Carroll, Eldora, Pomeroy, Manson, Lake View, and Sac City 926 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds may gust to 50 mph or more. * WHERE...Portions of northern, west central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Cogil
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259 WWUS43 KDMX 180910 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with thundersnow. Damaging wind gusts of 60mph or more possible. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>035-044-045-181915- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll- Including the cities of Clear Lake, Fonda, Lake View, Estherville, Humboldt, Wall Lake, Odebolt, Kanawha, Emmetsburg, Manly, Garner, Laurens, Eagle Grove, Denison, Mason City, Pocahontas, Lake Mills, Carroll, Belmond, Forest City, Rockwell City, Schaller, Gilmore City, Britt, Northwood, Manson, Pomeroy, Sac City, Rolfe, Lake City, Fort Dodge, Algona, Early, and Clarion 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches, highest amounts northwest. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern and western Iowa. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ026>028-036-037-046-047-057-058-070-181915- /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Hampton, Panora, Bayard, Iowa Falls, Jefferson, Greene, Aplington, Atlantic, Audubon, Exira, Webster City, Dumont, Eldora, Boone, Waverly, Guthrie Center, Shell Rock, Casey, Ackley, Clarksville, Allison, and Parkersburg 410 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern, central and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ Jimenez
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214 WWUS43 KDMX 182006 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY... .The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds are forecast to produce blizzard conditions Wednesday in the warning area. Two inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible along with thundersnow. Strong and damaging wind gusts are also possible. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times. IAZ028-182115- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Bremer- Including the cities of Waverly 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snowfall is expected to remain below an inch across the area, hence the cancellation of the Winter Storm Watch. However, very strong north winds are expected on Wednesday and a High Wind Warning is in effect for Bremer County. $$ IAZ026-036-046-057-190615- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Franklin-Hamilton-Greene-Audubon- Including the cities of Exira, Jefferson, Webster City, Hampton, and Audubon 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with highest amounts in the northwest portions of the counties. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton, Franklin, Audubon, and Greene Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>025-033>035-044-045-190615- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll- Including the cities of Fonda, Gilmore City, Clear Lake, Early, Odebolt, Lake City, Rolfe, Humboldt, Forest City, Algona, Lake Mills, Britt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Laurens, Kanawha, Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, Pomeroy, Pocahontas, Manly, Carroll, Wall Lake, Estherville, Emmetsburg, Lake View, Northwood, Denison, Mason City, Schaller, Manson, and Garner 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central, north central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage, especially if snow accumulates on the branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ027-037-047-058-070-190615- /O.UPG.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0012.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/ Butler-Hardin-Boone-Guthrie-Cass- Including the cities of Ackley, Parkersburg, Iowa Falls, Casey, Greene, Allison, Boone, Atlantic, Panora, Bayard, Dumont, Aplington, Shell Rock, Eldora, Clarksville, and Guthrie Center 306 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Hardin, Butler, Cass, and Guthrie Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The strong winds and falling snow may produce brief periods of near whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Cogil
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