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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Des Moines, IA

February 21, 202111 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 21, 2021, 9:16 AM CST for 11 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 9 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2021, 9:16 AM CST (15:16 UTC)
Expired
Feb 21, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA

Counties Adair County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Boone County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Greene County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Sac County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:19 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 21, 9:26 AM CSTSNOW 2Carroll, IA
Feb 21, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 4Coon Rapids, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 10:30 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Templeton, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 11:25 AM CSTSNOW 2.93 S Boone, IARETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE.
Feb 21, 11:40 AM CSTSNOW 5Manning, IA
Feb 21, 12:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Denison, IAREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 12:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7Carroll, IAREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 12:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6Schleswig, IAREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 12:58 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 1.22 Ese Waukee, IA
Feb 21, 1:16 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Odebolt, IAVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 1:33 PM CSTSNOW 4.5Atlantic, IARELAYED BY NWS OAX.
Feb 21, 1:48 PM CSTSNOW 54 W Ames, IA
Feb 21, 2:05 PM CSTSNOW 31 Wsw Minburn, IA
Feb 21, 3:30 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Vail, IAFROM WOI-TV VIEWER.
Feb 21, 3:32 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.8Coon Rapids, IAFROM WOI-TV VIEWER.
Feb 21, 3:45 PM CSTSNOW 41 Nne Atlantic, IAMEASURED AT KJAN RADIO.
Feb 21, 3:59 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.83 S Boone, IA
Feb 21, 3:59 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 62 N Boone, IAWOI-TV VIEWER REPORTS.
Feb 21, 4:15 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5Adair, IAVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 21, 4:58 PM CSTSNOW 2.22 Ese Waukee, IA
Feb 21, 5:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.2Madrid, IA
Feb 21, 5:09 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.9Auburn, IAVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 156 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 2021-02-21Temperature 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 2021-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 184 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
590 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
201 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

707 
WWUS43 KDMX 211516
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
916 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Moderate to Heavy Snow to Impacts Parts of Central Iowa Today...

.A winter storm will impact Iowa on today bringing widespread 
snowfall. A band of moderate accumulations are expected mainly 
along and north of Interstate 80 and an area with heavy 
accumulations mainly along the Interstate 80 corridor west of Des 
Moines. Snow accumulations will be in the one to one and one half 
inch per hour rate at times within the Winter Storm Warning Area. 
Lighter snow amounts are expected south of Interstate 80, and the 
precipitation may mix with freezing rain causing travel impacts. 
The precipitation will diminish quickly from west to east by mid 
to late afternoon.

IAZ044>047-057>059-070-071-212330-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0004.210221T1516Z-210222T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, 
Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, 
Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, and Fontanelle
916 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel may be
  difficult at times due to snow accumulations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-048>050-060>062-212330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
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, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, 
Gladbrook, Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell
916 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Iowa along and 
  north of Highway 30.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ072>075-081>085-092>096-212330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Including the cities of Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, 
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Chariton, Albia, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, and Centerville
916 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mainly snow, but may be mixed at times with freezing
  rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. The higher snow amounts will be
  closer to Interstate 90 and the lowest snow accumulations will 
  be near the Missouri border.

* WHERE...Parts of south central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
3 follow-up statements
418 
WWUS43 KDMX 211743
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Moderate to Heavy Snow to Impacts Parts of Central Iowa
Today...

.A winter storm will impact Iowa today, bringing widespread 
snowfall. A band of moderate accumulations will occur mainly 
along and north of Interstate 80 and an area with heavy 
accumulations mainly along the Interstate 80 corridor west of Des 
Moines. Snowfall rates will be in the one to one and one half 
inch per hour rate at times within the Winter Storm Warning Area. 
Lighter snow amounts are expected south of Interstate 80, and the 
precipitation may mix with freezing rain causing travel impacts. 
The precipitation will diminish quickly from west to east by mid 
to late afternoon.

IAZ033-034-220000-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDMX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Sac and Calhoun Counties .

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ044>047-057>059-070-071-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, 
Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, 
Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, and Fontanelle
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Parts of central and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel will be
  difficult at times due to heavy snow rates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ086-097-220000-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Wapello-Davis-
Including the cities of Ottumwa and Bloomfield
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and a brief period of freezing rain. Total snow
  accumulations of up to two inches and minor icing.

* WHERE...Wapello and Davis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-035>039-048>050-060>062-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Webster-
Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-
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, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Parts of central and north central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ072>075-081>085-092>096-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Including the cities of Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, 
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Chariton, Albia, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, and Centerville
1143 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mainly snow, but may be mixed at times with freezing
  rain. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze. The higher snow amounts will be
  closer to Interstate 80 and the lowest snow accumulations will 
  be near the Missouri border.

* WHERE...Parts of south central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
451 
WWUS43 KDMX 212201
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
401 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow will Gradually End From West To East...

.A winter storm will gradually end from west to east this
afternoon with light snow lingering over the far southeast into
the early evening. 
IAZ081-082-092-093-212315-
/O.CAN.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, and Mount Ayr
401 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The winter weather has ended.

$$

IAZ033-034-044>047-057>059-070-071-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-
Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, 
Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, and Fontanelle
401 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total Accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. The highest
  amounts will be near the Highway 30 corridor.

* WHERE...Portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-035>039-048>050-060>062-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Webster-
Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-
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, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, 
Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, 
Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, 
Dysart, Gladbrook, Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell
401 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total Accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ072>075-083>086-094>097-220000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, 
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, 
Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, 
Centerville, and Bloomfield
401 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches..

* WHERE...Portions of south central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
463 
WWUS43 KDMX 212344
WSWDMX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
544 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...Snow will Gradually End From West To East...

.A winter storm will gradually end from west to east this
afternoon and evening. Light snow and reduced visibility will 
continue for a few more hours across northeast Iowa.

IAZ033-034-044>047-057>059-070-071-220045-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-
Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Audubon, Exira, 
Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, and Fontanelle
544 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The Winter Storm Warning for west-central Iowa will expire at 6
PM. The bulk of the snow showers that resulted in 4-8 inches of
snow have moved eastward away from the counties under the 
warning. Some roadways remain slick and snow covered. Please check
with the Iowa DOT 511 web page before driving this evening in 
west-central Iowa.

$$

Krull

IAZ004>006-015-016-023-024-035-048-060>062-220045-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Webster-Story-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Fort Dodge, Ames, 
Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell
544 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The the snow showers that the advisory was issued for have moved 
to the east and weather conditions are now improving. Roads may 
remain slick and snow covered in some areas. Please check with the
Iowa DOT 511 web page before driving through the area.

$$

Krull

IAZ072>075-083>086-094>097-220045-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0000Z/
Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-
Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, 
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, 
Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, 
Centerville, and Bloomfield
544 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The snow and wintry precipitation mixes have come to and end or
have pushed eastward away from the area. Overall weather
conditions have been improving. A few slick spots are still 
possible on the roadways. Please check with the Iowa DOT 511 web 
page for the latest road conditions.

$$

Krull

IAZ007-017-025>028-036>039-049-050-220200-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210222T0200Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-
Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville,
Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, 
Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, 
Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, 
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook
544 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations up to 1 inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Iowa.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Krull

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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.