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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Des Moines, IA

October 26, 20177 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Oct 26, 2017, 3:38 PM CDT for 7 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 26, 2017, 3:38 PM CDT (20:38 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2017, 6:02 PM CDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA

Counties Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Sac County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 133 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 187 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-10-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -180 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2652 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-180 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

582 
WWUS73 KDMX 262038
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
338 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...Strong gusty winds will bring colder air and a killing freeze
to parts of northern and western Iowa...

.A strong cold front has moved through central Iowa with gusty
winds from the northwest developing this afternoon. These gusty
winds will persist overnight through much of the day tomorrow. In
addition, the winds from the northwest will bring colder air into
the state. Parts of northern and western Iowa will have
temperatures below freezing, which will bring kill unprotected
cold-sensitive plants. A more widespread freeze is expected 
Friday night into Saturday morning over much of central Iowa.

IAZ033-034-044-045-270445-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.171027T0600Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.171026T2038Z-171028T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, and Carroll
338 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. A Wind
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect
until 7 PM CDT Friday. 

* TIMING...Temperature falling below freezing shortly after
  midnight through early Friday morning. Strong, gusty winds from
  now through late Friday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to between 40 and 45 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. Temperatures below 
  freezing will kill unprotected cold-sensitive plants.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-016-017-024>026-035-036-046-047-057-058-070-071-081-082-
092-093-270445-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.171027T0600Z-171027T1400Z/
Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-
Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, 
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford,
Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr
338 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected
  cold-sensitive plants.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-270445-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.171026T2038Z-171027T0600Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-
Including the cities of Estherville and Emmetsburg
338 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM CDT Friday. 

* TIMING...Now through late Friday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to between 40 and 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ023-270445-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.171026T2038Z-171028T0000Z/
Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
and Gilmore City
338 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Friday. 

* TIMING...Now through late Friday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to between 40 and 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ansorge
7 follow-up statements
433 
WWUS73 KDMX 270214
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
914 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...Strong wind will bring colder air and a killing freeze to 
parts of northern and western Iowa...

.Strong and gusty winds will persist overnight through much of 
the day tomorrow. The wind will usher in much colder air. Parts 
of northern and western Iowa will have temperatures below 
freezing, which will kill unprotected plants. A more widespread 
freeze is expected Friday night into Saturday morning over much of
central Iowa.

IAZ033-034-044-045-271015-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.171027T0600Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, and Carroll
914 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Temperature falling below freezing shortly after 
  midnight through early Friday morning. Strong, gusty winds 
  from now through late Friday. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to between 40 and 45 mph. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. Temperatures below 
  freezing will kill unprotected cold-sensitive plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-016-017-024>026-035-036-046-047-057-058-070-071-081-082-
092-093-271015-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.171027T0600Z-171027T1400Z/
Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-
Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, 
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford,
Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr
914 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-270600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T0600Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-
Including the cities of Estherville and Emmetsburg
914 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Now through late Friday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to between 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ023-271015-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
and Gilmore City
914 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Now through late Friday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to between 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

FAB
110 
WWUS73 KDMX 270604
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
104 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for northern Iowa
and a freeze warning is in effect for west central Iowa...

.Around 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected in northern Iowa. The
snow will be combined with expected winds from the northwest 
sustained at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. This
morning, much of northern and west-central Iowa will have 
temperatures below freezing, which will kill unprotected plants.
Tonight, a more widespread freeze is expected across all of Iowa.

IAZ004-015-270715-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T0600Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-
Including the cities of Estherville and Emmetsburg
104 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds from the northwest sustained at 25 to 30 mph, with 
gusts of 40 to 50 mph will remain in place through today. This 
headline is now covered within the Winter Weather Advisory.

$$

IAZ033-034-044-045-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, and Carroll
104 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Temperatures falling below freezing this morning.
  Strong, gusty winds will continue through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to between 40 and 45 mph. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. Temperatures below 
  freezing will kill unprotected cold-sensitive plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-016-017-024>026-035-036-046-047-057-058-070-071-081-082-
092-093-271400-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-
Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, 
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford,
Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr
104 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ023-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
and Gilmore City
104 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to between 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kotenberg
387 
WWUS73 KDMX 270939
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Light snow and sub-freezing temperatures for parts of Iowa
today and tonight...

.Northwesterly winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph
are expected across northwestern to northern Iowa today. Tonight,
much of Iowa will have temperatures below freezing, which will 
kill unprotected plants. 


IAZ057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-280000-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees this morning, and in the mid 20s
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ027-028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-280000-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
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 Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, 
Grinnell, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, 
Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Mid to upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ033-034-044-045-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, and Carroll
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Temperatures falling below freezing this morning. 
  Strong, gusty winds will continue through today. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to 40 and 45 mph. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. Temperatures below 
  freezing will kill unprotected cold-sensitive plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-016-017-024>026-035-036-046-047-271400-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, and Boone
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-280000-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-
Including the cities of Estherville and Emmetsburg
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through today. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  between 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ023-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
and Gilmore City
439 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts between
  40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kotenberg
392 
WWUS73 KDMX 271358
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Light snow and sub-freezing temperatures for parts of Iowa
tonight...

.Northwesterly winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph
are expected across northwestern to northern Iowa today. Tonight,
much of Iowa will have temperatures below freezing, which will
kill unprotected plants.

IAZ057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-272200-
/O.EXP.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, and Mount Ayr
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees this morning, and in the mid 
  20s tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ033-034-044-045-272200-
/O.EXP.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, and Carroll
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Temperatures near freezing will slowly rise this
  morning. Strong, gusty winds will continue through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-016-017-024>026-035-036-046-047-271500-
/O.EXP.KDMX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Webster-
Hamilton-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Hampton, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Jefferson, and Boone
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures in many areas fell below freezing overnight, which
ended the growing season. Temperatures near freezing will slowly
rise this morning. 

$$

IAZ027-028-037>039-048>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-272200-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
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 Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, 
Grinnell, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, 
Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Mid to upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-023-272200-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, and Gilmore City
858 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  between 40 and 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ansorge
797 
WWUS73 KDMX 271656
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1156 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Gusty winds subsiding this afternoon and sub-freezing 
temperatures for parts of Iowa tonight...

.Winds from the northwest are sustained at 20 to 30 mph with 
gusts between 30 to 40 mph around midday today over northwest and
northern Iowa. These winds will gradually decrease later this 
afternoon. Tonight, much of Iowa will have temperatures below 
freezing, which will kill unprotected plants.

IAZ027-028-037>039-048>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-280100-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, 
Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, 
Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, 
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, 
Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
1156 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees this morning, and in the mid 
  20s tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044-045-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, 
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, 
Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, and Carroll
1156 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through today.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  between 30 and 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ansorge
249 
WWUS73 KDMX 272037
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Winds becoming not as strong by evening and sub-freezing 
temperatures for central Iowa tonight...

.Winds from the northwest remain sustained at 20 to 30 mph with 
gusts up to around 40 mph this afternoon over northwest Iowa. 
These winds will become not as strong by early this evening. Tonight,
much of Iowa will have temperatures below freezing, which will 
kill unprotected plants.

IAZ027-028-037>039-048>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-280445-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, 
Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, 
Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, 
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, 
Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
337 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...In the 20s by tomorrow morning. 

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044-045-280000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, 
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, 
Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, and Carroll
337 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through early this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to around 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can significantly impact high profile 
  vehicles and blow around loose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ansorge
654 
WWUS73 KDMX 272302
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
602 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Sub-freezing temperatures for central Iowa tonight...

.Tonight, much of Iowa will have temperatures below freezing, 
which will kill unprotected plants and officially end the growing
season.

IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044-045-280015-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, 
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, 
Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, and Carroll
602 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

While winds will still be brisk this evening, they have fallen
below advisory criteria in both sustained speeds and gusts. as a
result the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

IAZ027-028-037>039-048>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-280715-
/O.CON.KDMX.FZ.W.0002.171028T0800Z-171028T1500Z/
Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, 
Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, 
Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, 
Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, 
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, 
Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
602 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...In the 20s by tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...Temperatures below freezing will kill unprotected 
  plants. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

FAB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 3:38 PM CDTFreeze WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Audubon, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll and 16 more17 hr
Oct 26, 3:50 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDMXCerro Gordo, Emmet, Hancock, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Winnebago and 1 more27 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.