Alert archive / Iowa / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 3:40 AM CST for 46 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2021, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2021, 4:09 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
All 46 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, 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, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Monroe 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, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:39 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 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 232 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3043 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 241 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 290 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
672 WWUS73 KDMX 130940 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 340 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ007-016-017-024>028-033>039-044>050-057>061-070>074-081>084- 092>095-131800- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Jasper-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, 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, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 340 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
4 follow-up statements
511 WWUS73 KDMX 131657 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ007-016-017-024>028-033>039-044>050-057>061-070>074-081>084- 092>095-140100- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Jasper-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, 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, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
988 WWUS73 KDMX 132032 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 232 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ062-075-085-086-096-097-140445- /O.EXB.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 232 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Southeast Iowa * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-038-039-049-050-061-074-140445- /O.EXT.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0900Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Marion- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Pella, and Knoxville 232 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IAZ016-024-025-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095- 140445- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Hancock-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin- Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 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, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 232 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
253 WWUS73 KDMX 140305 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 905 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ016-024-025-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095- 141115- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Hancock-Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin- Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 905 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-038-039-049-050-061-074-141115- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0900Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk- Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Marion- 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, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Pella, and Knoxville 905 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IAZ062-075-085-086-096-097-141115- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 905 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
030 WWUS73 KDMX 141009 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 IAZ024-025-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Humboldt-Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford- Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- Including the cities of Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 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, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West to Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ075-085-086-096-097-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ049-061-074-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Marshall-Jasper-Marion- Including the cities of Marshalltown, Newton, Pella, and Knoxville 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-038-039-050-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Tama- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ016-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Hancock- Including the cities of Garner, Britt, and Kanawha 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ062-141815- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Poweshiek- Including the city of Grinnell 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ023-141815- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Pocahontas- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, and Gilmore City 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-141815- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, and Emmetsburg 409 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
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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.