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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Des Moines, IA

March 10, 202151 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Mar 10, 2021, 3:55 AM CST for 51 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2021, 3:55 AM CST (09:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
15 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 09:57 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, 9.9 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 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
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-270 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1797 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

093 
WWUS73 KDMX 100955
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
355 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-101800-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.210310T1500Z-210311T0200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-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 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, 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
355 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Highest winds mainly west of I-35.

* WHERE...Southern and Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With these windy conditions and relative
  humidity falling below 35% this afternoon, there will be
  elevated fire danger across portions of central and southern
  Iowa and along and west of I-35. Burning is discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-101800-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.210310T2100Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
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, and Waverly
355 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

Ansorge
5 follow-up statements
479 
WWUS73 KDMX 101519
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
919 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-102330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-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 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, 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
919 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Highest winds mainly west of I-35.

* WHERE...Southern and Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With these windy conditions and relative 
  humidity falling below 35% this afternoon, there will be 
  elevated fire danger across portions of central and southern 
  Iowa and along and west of I-35. Burning is discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-102330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.210310T2100Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
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, and Waverly
919 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
273 
WWUS73 KDMX 102015
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
215 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-110200-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0001.210310T2015Z-210311T0200Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-
Ringgold-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, 
Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, 
Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, and Mount Ayr
215 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...west central to southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages may occur. 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>007-015>017-023>028-110415-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.210310T2015Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
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, and Waverly
215 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-110200-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of 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, Jefferson, Boone, 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
215 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Highest winds mainly west of I-35.

* WHERE...Southern and Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Krull/Podrazik

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
229 
WWUS73 KDMX 102358
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
558 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-110100-
/O.CAN.KDMX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-
Ringgold-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, 
Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Atlantic, Greenfield, 
Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, and Mount Ayr
558 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased below high wind warning criteria this evening. 
Winds will continue to be gusty at times out of the west with 
gusts to around 30 to 35 mph for a few more hours before easing 
further overnight.

$$

IAZ033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-110200-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of 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, Jefferson, Boone, 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
558 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Highest winds mainly west of I-35.

* WHERE...Southern and Central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-110600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
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, and Waverly
558 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

CURTIS
052 
WWUS73 KDMX 110148
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
748 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ039-050-059>062-072>075-083>086-094>097-110300-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0200Z/
Black Hawk-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-
Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, 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
748 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds have eased from their strongest this evening and are now 
predominantly below advisory criteria and will continue to slowly
ease through the evening and overnight. Wind gusts in excess of 
30 mph will continue to be possible over the next few hours.

$$

IAZ033>038-046>049-110600-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-
Including the cities of 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, Jefferson, 
Boone, Ames, and Marshalltown
748 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West to Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-110600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-
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, and Waverly
748 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West to Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

CURTIS
658 
WWUS73 KDMX 110557
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1157 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>038-046>049-110700-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-
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, Jefferson, 
Boone, Ames, and Marshalltown
1157 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Strongest winds have continued to ease across central and northern
Iowa with only sporadic advisory criteria observations continuing.
As winds continue to slowly ease overnight, widespread advisory
criteria is not expected and the wind advisory will be allowed to
expire at midnight. Wind gusts to around 30 mph may remain common
across parts of northern Iowa for the next few hours.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

CURTIS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 4:02 AM CSTRed Flag WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Audubon, Cass, Guthrie, Taylor14 hr
Mar 10, 2:15 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Crawford and 4 more4 hr
Mar 10, 5:18 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXClarke, Union24 min
Mar 10, 5:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXGrundy, Marshall24 min
Mar 10, 5:36 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXClarke, Decatur, Lucas39 min

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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.