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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Des Moines, IA

December 3, 201751 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Dec 3, 2017, 3:41 PM CST for 51 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2017, 3:41 PM CST (21:41 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 5, 2017, 6:52 AM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
All 51 counties

Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Appanoose County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Boone County, IA, Bremer County, IA, Butler County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Cerro Gordo County, IA, Clarke County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Davis County, IA, Decatur County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Greene County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Hamilton County, IA, Hancock County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Humboldt County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Monroe County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Polk County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Ringgold County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA, Wapello County, IA, Warren County, IA, Wayne County, IA, Webster County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:39 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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 230 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 2017-12-03Temperature 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 2017-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1989 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

073 
WWUS73 KDMX 032141
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
341 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...Strong Winds Monday Afternoon and Evening Over Much of Central
Iowa...

.A strong cold front will move across Iowa Monday. Soon after the
front passes winds will quickly increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts
between 40 and 50 mph from late afternoon through mid evening. This
will likely result in impacts to travel across the state as well 
as impacts to unsecured objects which may be blown around by the
strong winds. 

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-040545-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
341 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM Monday to midnight CST
Monday night. 

* TIMING...From 3 pm through late Monday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained Northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  50 mph. Winds will diminish after midnight but remain at 25 to 
  40 mph overnight. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles on north south highways and interstates. Lightweight 
  unsecured objects will be blown around.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

REV
9 follow-up statements
223 
WWUS73 KDMX 040323
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
923 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...Strong Winds Monday Afternoon and Evening Over Much of Central
Iowa...

.A strong cold front will move across Iowa Monday. Soon after the
front passes winds will quickly increase from late afternoon 
through mid evening. This will likely result in impacts to travel 
across the state as well as impacts to unsecured objects which may
be blown around by the strong winds.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-041130-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
923 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...From 3 pm Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  evening.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to
  50 mph. A few gusts could exceed 50 mph in far north central 
  Iowa. Winds will diminish some after midnight but remain at 25 
  to 40 mph overnight. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles on highways and interstates. Lightweight unsecured
  objects will be blown around. Be sure to secure holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

MJB
526 
WWUS73 KDMX 040952
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
352 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds This Afternoon and Tonight Over Much of Central 
Iowa...

.A strong cold front will move across Iowa later today. Soon 
after its passage winds will quickly increase during the late
afternoon hours and change little through the night. This will 
likely result in impacts to travel across the state as well as 
impacts to unsecured objects which may be blown around by the 
strong winds. A brief period of light snow combined with the wind
may also increase travel hazards over northwest Iowa during the 
early evening hours.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-041730-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.171204T2100Z-171205T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
352 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...From 3 pm Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of
  45 to 50 mph. A few gusts could exceed 50 mph in far north
  central Iowa. Winds will diminish slightly toward daybreak but
  still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 mph into
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around. Be
  sure to secure holiday decorations. Although any accumulations
  would be less than an inch, the wind may also combine with a
  brief period of snow north during the early evening hours to
  further increase travel hazardous, mainly due to low
  visibilities more so than slick roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Small
777 
WWUS73 KDMX 041547
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
947 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds This Afternoon and Tonight Over Much of Central
Iowa...

.A strong cold front will move across Iowa later today. Soon
after its passage winds will quickly increase during the late
afternoon hours and change little through the night. This will
likely result in impacts to travel across the state as well as
impacts to unsecured objects which may be blown around by the
strong winds. A brief period of light snow combined with the wind
may also increase travel hazards over northwest Iowa during the
early evening hours.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-050000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.171204T2100Z-171205T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
947 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...From 3 pm Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  of 45 to 50 mph. A few gusts could exceed 50 mph in far north 
  central Iowa. Winds will diminish slightly toward daybreak but 
  still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 mph into 
  Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around. Be
  sure to secure holiday decorations. Although any accumulations
  would be less than an inch, the wind may also combine with a
  brief period of snow north during the early evening hours to
  further increase travel hazardous, mainly due to low visibility 
  more so than slick roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

REV
844 
WWUS73 KDMX 042133
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
333 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds Tonight Over Much of Central Iowa...

.A strong cold front moving through the state will increase winds
through the overnight hours. This will likely result in impacts 
to travel across the state as well as impacts to unsecured objects
which may be blown around by the strong winds. A brief period of 
light snow combined with the wind may also increase travel hazards
over northwest Iowa during the evening hours.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-050545-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
333 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...From 3 pm Monday afternoon through late Monday 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  of 45 to 50 mph. A few gusts could exceed 50 mph in far north 
  central Iowa. Winds will diminish slightly toward daybreak but 
  still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 mph into 
  Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around. Be
  sure to secure holiday decorations. Although any accumulations
  would be less than an inch, the wind may also combine with a
  brief period of snow over the far north during the evening 
  hours to further increase travel hazardous, mainly due to low 
  visibility more so than slick roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

REV
543 
WWUS73 KDMX 050047
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
647 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds Continue Tonight Over Central Iowa...

.Potent northwest winds are expected to persist tonight into the
overnight hours over central Iowa. Wind gusts over 50 mph at times
are possible. A brief period of light snow combined with the 
wind may also increase travel hazards over far northern Iowa 
during the evening hours.

IAZ071>073-081>083-092>094-050900-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T0900Z/
Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, 
Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
and Leon
647 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM CST Tuesday. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...The relentlessly strong winds look to 
  continue throughout the evening and into the overnight hours. 
  Winds are forecast to diminish slightly by daybreak Tuesday but 
  still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 mph throughout
  the day Tuesday.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of
  45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The very strong winds may cause difficult driving
  conditions and please use caution while traveling tonight. Also,
  any unsecured items such as holiday decorations will blown 
  about and should be secured if possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070-050900-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, and Atlantic
647 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...The relentlessly strong winds look to
  continue throughout the evening and into the overnight hours.
  Winds are forecast to diminish slightly by daybreak Tuesday but
  still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 mph throughout
  the day Tuesday. Some light snow is possible across far northern
  Iowa, mainly northern of Highway 20 to the Minnesota border.
  Even though any accumulations would be less than an inch, the
  combination of falling snow and wind may cause for some 
  visibility restrictions at times this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of
  45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around and
  thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Podrazik
696 
WWUS73 KDMX 050259
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
859 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds Continue Tonight Over Central Iowa...

.Potent northwest winds are expected to persist tonight into the
overnight hours over central Iowa. Wind gusts over 50 mph at
times are possible. A brief period of light snow combined with
the wind may also increase travel hazards over far northern and
portions of west central Iowa during the rest of the evening.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070>073-
081>083-092>094-050900-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T0900Z/
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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, 
Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, 
Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
859 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Strong west to northwest winds look to
  continue throughout the remainder of the evening and into the
  overnight hours. Winds are forecast to diminish slightly by
  daybreak Tuesday but still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35
  to 40 mph throughout the day Tuesday. Some light snow is falling
  across west to northwest portions of Iowa causing visibility
  restrictions less than a half mile at times. This is mainly
  along and north of Highway 20 to the Minnesota border. Some
  slick spots on roadways are possible.  

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  of 45 to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Podrazik
635 
WWUS73 KDMX 050350
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
950 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Winds Continue Tonight Over Central Iowa...

.Potent northwest winds are expected to persist tonight into the
overnight hours over central Iowa. Wind gusts over 50 mph at
times are possible. A brief period of light snow combined with
the wind may also increase travel hazards over far northern and
portions of west central Iowa during the rest of the evening.

IAZ050-061-062-074-075-084>086-095>097-051200-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, 
Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Chariton, Albia, 
Ottumwa, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
950 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM CST Tuesday. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Strong west to northwest winds will persist  
  throughout the remainder of the evening and into the overnight 
  hours. Winds are forecast to diminish slightly by daybreak 
  Tuesday but still remain fairly strong with gusts of 35 to 40 
  mph throughout the day Tuesday. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of
  45 to near 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>049-057>060-070>073-
081>083-092>094-050900-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, 
Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, 
Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, 
Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
950 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Strong west to northwest winds look to 
  continue throughout the remainder of the evening and into the 
  overnight hours. Winds are forecast to diminish slightly by 
  daybreak Tuesday but still remain fairly strong with gusts of 
  35 to 40 mph throughout the day Tuesday. Some light snow is 
  falling across west to northwest portions of Iowa causing 
  visibility restrictions less than a half mile at times. This 
  is mainly along and north of Highway 20 to the Minnesota 
  border. Some slick spots on roadways are possible. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  of 45 to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Podrazik
870 
WWUS73 KDMX 051012
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Strong Winds Continue Over Parts of Central Iowa Today...

.A strong northwest wind will continue over much of the state
today. There will be a brief period this morning where winds
diminish some but from mid to late morning through mid afternoon,
winds are expected to gust to 45 mph once again. A brief period of
light snow or flurries is possible this afternoon and again this
evening but no hazardous conditions are expected from the light
snow.

IAZ061-074-084-085-095-096-051815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Jasper-Marion-Lucas-Monroe-Wayne-Appanoose-
Including the cities of Newton, Pella, Knoxville, Chariton, 
Albia, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, and Centerville
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CST
this afternoon. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Winds will diminish some and become less
  gusty from early this morning until mid to late morning. However
  winds are expected to increase in the mid to late morning hours
  through mid afternoon. 

* Winds...Sustained northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ004>006-015-016-049-051815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.171205T1012Z-171205T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Marshall-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, and Marshalltown
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM CST early this morning. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued from 10 AM this morning to
4 PM CST this afternoon. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Winds will diminish some and become less
  gusty from early this morning until mid to late morning. However
  winds are expected to increase in the mid to late morning hours
  through mid afternoon. 

* Winds...Sustained northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-017-026>028-038-039-051815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.171205T1012Z-171205T2200Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CST this afternoon. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Winds will diminish some and become less
  gusty from early this morning until mid to late morning. However
  winds are expected to increase in the mid to late morning hours
  through mid afternoon. 

* Winds...Sustained northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ023>025-036-037-048-060-073-083-094-051815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Hamilton-Hardin-Story-Polk-Warren-
Clarke-Decatur-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, 
Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Ames, Des Moines, 
Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Osceola, Lamoni, and Leon
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...It will be windy through early to mid morning but after
  10 AM the wind will increase again and become gusty through mid
  afternoon.  

* WINDS...Sustained northwest wind at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ050-062-075-086-097-051815-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2200Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Wapello-Davis-
Including the cities of Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, 
Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Bloomfield
412 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...There will be a brief period this morning
  where winds diminish some but by mid to late morning, winds will
  again increase to advisory criteria. These strong wind gusts
  will persist into the mid afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest wind at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

FAB
077 
WWUS73 KDMX 051252
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
652 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Strong Winds Continue Over Parts of Central Iowa Today...

.A strong northwest wind will continue over much of the state
today. There will be a brief period this morning where winds
diminish some but from mid to late morning through mid afternoon,
winds are expected to gust to 45 mph once again. A brief period
of light snow or flurries is possible this afternoon and again
this evening but no hazardous conditions are expected from the
light snow.

IAZ050-062-075-086-097-052100-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Wapello-Davis-
Including the cities of Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, 
Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Bloomfield
652 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CST
this afternoon. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Winds have fallen to well below advisory
  criteria and will remain below through mid morning. As a result
  the previous wind advisory was cancelled. Winds will increase
  again to advisory criteria by late morning and remain there
  through mid afternoon prompting the issuance of a new advisory
  beginning at 10 AM.
 
* WINDS...Sustained northwest wind at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ007-017-026>028-038-039-052100-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171205T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls
652 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CST
this afternoon. 

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...Winds have fallen to well below advisory
  criteria and will remain below through mid morning. As a result
  the previous wind advisory was cancelled. Winds will increase
  again to advisory criteria by late morning and remain there
  through mid afternoon prompting the issuance of a new advisory
  beginning at 10 AM.

* Winds...Sustained northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  of 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-036-037-048-049-060-061-073-074-
083>085-094>096-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0011.171205T1600Z-171205T2200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Hamilton-Hardin-Story-Marshall-Polk-Jasper-Warren-Marion-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, 
Clarion, Belmond, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Ames,
Marshalltown, Des Moines, Newton, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Lamoni, Leon, 
Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, and Centerville
652 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* SHORT TERM TRENDS...While it will remain windy this morning,
  wind speeds will not reach advisory criteria until they become
  stronger. This is expected to happen from late morning through
  mid afternoon.  

* Winds...Sustained northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  of 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Lightweight unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and thus should be secured if possible, such as holiday 
  decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

FAB

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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.