Alert archive / Iowa / Blizzard Warnings in 2024
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this blizzard warning at Jan 11, 2024, 3:03 PM CST for 51 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 38 hr. 51 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
- Jan 11, 2024, 3:03 PM CST (21:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2024, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 38 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 21:02 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Oskaloosa, IA | Relayed via broadcast media. Snow ongoing. |
| Jan 12, 10:15 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Cedar Falls, IA | Four inches of snow reported from the past three and a quarter hours. Moderate snow continuing at observation. |
| Jan 12, 10:37 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Ottumwa, IA | Snow ongoing. |
| Jan 12, 10:55 AM CST | SNOW 6.8 | 1 Wsw Ames, IA | |
| Jan 12, 11:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Nnw Martensdale, IA | Snow ongoing. |
| Jan 12, 11:30 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Adel, IA | Public relayed social media report of 7 inches as of 1130am. |
| Jan 12, 11:50 AM CST | SNOW 8 | Albia, IA | Visibility remains 1/4 mile. |
| Jan 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.1 | Des Moines Int Airport, IA | Storm total snow with snow ongoing at observation time. |
| Jan 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 7.2 | 2 S Polk City, IA | Official storm total snow measurement so far. Snow ongoing at time of measurement. |
| Jan 12, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 2 Wnw Agency, IA | Spotter relayed on twitter an average measurements of 8 inches snowfall thus far. |
| Jan 12, 12:15 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Sw Webster City, IA | Visibility less than one quarter mile along with wind gusts over 35 mph since 8am CST. AWOS station KEBS Webster City Airport. |
| Jan 12, 12:15 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 4 Sw Webster City, IA | Visibility less than one quarter mile along with wind gusts over 35 mph since 9am CST. AWOS station KEBS Webster City Airport. |
| Jan 12, 12:23 PM CST | SNOW 8.2 | 1 W Murray, IA | 3.4 inches since 7 AM. Heavy snow currently. Visibility of around 500 yards. Snow depth 14 to 16 inches. |
| Jan 12, 12:45 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 3 N Cedar Falls, IA | Social media report and image of measured 9 inches snowfall NW of Cedar Falls. |
| Jan 12, 12:50 PM CST | SNOW 7 | 1 W New Virginia, IA | |
| Jan 12, 12:51 PM CST | SNOW 10.6 | 3 Ne Ottumwa, IA | |
| Jan 12, 12:55 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nw Clarion, IA | Visibility one quarter mile or less along with wind gusts over 35 mph since 9am CST. AWOS station KCAV Clarion Airport. |
| Jan 12, 1:00 PM CST | SNOW 7.9 | Chariton, IA | Snowfall continuing at observation. |
| Jan 12, 1:15 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Wsw Algona, IA | Visibility one quarter mile or less since 8am CST along with wind gusts greater than 35 mph. AWOS station KAXA Algona Airport. |
| Jan 12, 1:15 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ese Boone, IA | Visibility less than one quarter mile along with wind gusts over 35 mph since 9am CST. AWOS station KBNW Boone Airport. |
| Jan 12, 1:30 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 2 Nnw Centerville, IA | Snow ongoing at observation. |
| Jan 12, 1:30 PM CST | SNOW 6.5 | Pella, IA | Via KNIA/KRLS radio. |
| Jan 12, 1:41 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Albia, IA | Still snowing hard with 1/4 mile visibility. |
| Jan 12, 1:54 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | 1 Nnw Knoxville, IA | Via KNIA/KRLS radio. |
| Jan 12, 2:15 PM CST | SNOW 7.5 | Indianola, IA | KNIA KRLS radio measured 7.5 inches snowfall, noting that winds have really ramped up drifting snow making it difficult to measure. |
| Jan 12, 2:18 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 2 W Ankeny, IA | |
| Jan 12, 2:30 PM CST | SNOW 10 | Lorimor, IA | |
| Jan 12, 3:02 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Pella, IA | From KNIA/KRLS Radio. |
| Jan 12, 3:26 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Wsw Glidden, IA | Visibility 1/4 mile or less coincident with wind gusts 35 mph or more for much of the afternoon. |
| Jan 12, 3:45 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 S Ames, IA | Visibility below one quarter mile and winds in excess of 35 mph since 1230pm. Peak wind gusts thus far 53 mph. ASOS station KAMW Ames Airport. |
| Jan 12, 4:00 PM CST | SNOW 7 | Gladbrook, IA | via social media. |
| Jan 12, 4:05 PM CST | SNOW 8.1 | 1 Wsw Ames, IA | Near Iowa State University Campus. |
| Jan 12, 4:27 PM CST | SNOW 9.2 | Mount Ayr, IA | |
| Jan 12, 4:30 PM CST | SNOW 8.5 | Oskaloosa, IA | via social media. |
| Jan 12, 4:59 PM CST | SNOW 6.2 | 2 Ene Fort Dodge, IA | 1/4 mile visibility. Still snowing. |
| Jan 12, 5:01 PM CST | SNOW 10.5 | Albia, IA | Estimated, very strong winds from the northwest. Light snow falling. Visibility in rural areas down to a few hundred feet or less. |
| Jan 12, 5:18 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 2 Nnw Centerville, IA | Estimated storm total snow. Winds have recently increased. |
| Jan 12, 5:24 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 3 W Ankeny, IA | |
| Jan 12, 5:42 PM CST | SNOW 12.5 | Derby, IA | From KCCI viewer. |
| Jan 12, 5:46 PM CST | SNOW 9 | Winterset, IA | |
| Jan 12, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 8.9 | Des Moines Int Airport, IA | Official storm total snowfall for Des Moines from the airport. |
| Jan 12, 6:00 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 3 S Polk City, IA | Storm total snow from NWS Des Moines office north of Johnston. |
| Jan 12, 7:00 PM CST | SNOW 9 | 1 W New Virginia, IA | |
| Jan 12, 7:15 PM CST | SNOW 4.1 | Pocahontas, IA | via social media. |
| Jan 12, 7:45 PM CST | SNOW 10.5 | 3 Ene Windsor Heights, IA | via social media. Near Des Moines VA Hospital. |
| Jan 12, 9:41 PM CST | SNOW 9.5 | 2 Nnw Centerville, IA | Snow has lightened up and visibility improved. Wind diminished slightly. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 W Algona, IA | 1/4 mile or less visibility with wind gusts 35+ mph for much of the afternoon. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 2 Wnw Clarion, IA | 1/4 mile or less visibility with wind gusts 35+ mph for much of the afternoon. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Sw Webster City, IA | 1/4 mile or less visibility with gusts 35 mph+ for much of the afternoon. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 PM CST | BLIZZARD | 3 Wsw Glidden, IA | 1/4 mile or less visibility with wind gusts of 35 mph+ for much of the afternoon. |
| Jan 13, 4:40 PM CST | SNOW 11.5 | 1 Nw Grinnell, IA |
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, 9.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 968 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
422 WWUS43 KDMX 112103 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 303 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...Very Dangerous Winter Storm Expected Tonight into Friday Night... ...Life threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted severe winter storm is set to affect Iowa tonight into Friday evening. This dangerous storm starts this evening with snow spreading into the state and persisting into Friday with heavy accumulations. Winds then increase Friday morning with life threatening blizzard conditions expected into Friday afternoon and Friday night. IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044>046-057>059-070>072-081>084-092>095- 120515- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.240112T1600Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.240112T0000Z-240112T1600Z/ Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 303 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches by late Friday afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, life threatening conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities below one quarter of a mile will be common with whiteout conditions. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills of 30 to 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Western and Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult by Friday morning and may be impossible in some rural areas Friday afternoon and Friday night. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with whiteout conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. These temperatures and wind chills can be life threatening for stranded motorists. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storms of this magnitude are fairly rare with recurrence around once or twice per decade. Travel is not recommended except if absolutely necessary, especially by Friday afternoon and Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ005>007-016-017-024>028-035>039-047>050-060>062-073>075-085- 086-096-097-120515- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.240112T1600Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.WS.W.0002.240112T0300Z-240112T1600Z/ Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright- Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, 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, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 303 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches along with some minor glazing across far southern Iowa. For the Blizzard Warning, life threatening conditions expected. Northwest winds are forecast to gust up to 45 mph with frequent visibilities of one quarter mile or less. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind will occur with values as low as 30 to 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult by Friday morning and may be impossible in some rural areas Friday afternoon and Friday night. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with whiteout conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. These temperatures and wind chills can be life threatening for stranded motorists. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storms of this magnitude are fairly rare with recurrence around once or twice per decade. Travel is not recommended except if absolutely necessary, especially by Friday afternoon into the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ CC For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
11 follow-up statements
280 WWUS43 KDMX 120332 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 932 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...Very Dangerous Winter Storm Expected Tonight into Friday Night... ...Life threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted severe winter storm is set to affect Iowa tonight into Friday evening. This dangerous storm starts this evening with snow spreading into the state and persisting into Friday with heavy accumulations. Winds then increase Friday morning with life threatening blizzard conditions expected into Friday afternoon and Friday night. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-121145- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.240112T1600Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ 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-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 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, 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 932 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches by late Friday afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, life threatening conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities below one quarter of a mile will be common with whiteout conditions. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills of 30 to 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Western and Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult by Friday morning and may be impossible in some rural areas Friday afternoon and Friday night. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with whiteout conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. These temperatures and wind chills can be life threatening for stranded motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
771 WWUS43 KDMX 120906 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 306 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...Very Dangerous Winter Storm Expected through Friday Night... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa this morning into Saturday. This dangerous storm will continue to bring snow across the state throughout the day today with additional accumulations of 4 to 8 inches forecast. Winds will also increase through this morning, with life threatening blizzard conditions expected by this afternoon into early Saturday. Dangerous temperatures follow into the weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-121715- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.240112T1600Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ 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-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 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, 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 306 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches by late Friday afternoon. For the Blizzard Warning, life threatening conditions are expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities below one quarter of a mile will be common with whiteout conditions. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills of 30 to 45 below zero are expected. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult this morning and may be impossible in some rural areas Friday afternoon and Friday night. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with whiteout conditions. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. These temperatures and wind chills can be life threatening for stranded motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
063 WWUS43 KDMX 121607 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1007 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Expected through Tonight... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa today into Saturday. This dangerous storm will continue to bring snow across much of the state today with additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches forecast. Winds will continue to increase, with life threatening blizzard conditions at least into early Saturday. Dangerous temperatures follow into the weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-130015- /O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ 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-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 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, 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 1007 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Blizzard Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to near white out or blizzard conditions at times, especially in rural or open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
388 WWUS43 KDMX 122132 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 332 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Continue into Saturday... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa into Saturday. This dangerous storm will continue to bring additional light snow across much of the state today and tomorrow with additional accumulations of an inch or two forecast through Saturday. Winds will continue to increase, with life threatening blizzard conditions at least into Saturday. Dangerous temperatures follow into the weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-130545- /O.UPG.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240113T0600Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of 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 332 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow and reduced visibilities under a mile possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southwest into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ074-075-085-086-096-097-130545- /O.UPG.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 332 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow and reduced visibilities under a mile possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South-central Iowa * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-130545- /O.UPG.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240113T0600Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 332 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, western, northern, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-037>039-049-050-061-062-130545- /O.UPG.KDMX.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 332 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
450 WWUS43 KDMX 130324 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 924 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Continue into Saturday... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa into Saturday. This dangerous storm will continue to bring additional light snow across much of the state tonight and tomorrow with additional accumulations generally an inch or less through Saturday. Winds will continue to increase, with life threatening blizzard conditions at least into Saturday central and north. Dangerous temperatures follow into the weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240113T0600Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of 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 924 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two north. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow and reduced visibilities under a mile possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southwest into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ074-075-085-086-096-097-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 924 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of an inch or less. Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow and reduced visibilities under a mile possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South-central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240113T0600Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 924 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two north toward the Minnesota border. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, western, northern, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-037>039-049-050-061-062-131100- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, and Grinnell 924 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines Small
269 WWUS43 KDMX 130935 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Continue Today... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected Today into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa today. This dangerous storm will bring additional light snow across much of the state today with additional accumulations generally an inch or less. Winds will continue to increase, with life threatening blizzard conditions, especially this afternoon to evening across portions of central and northern Iowa. Dangerous temperatures follow this weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-131745- /O.EXA.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of 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, and Grinnell 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout today. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-131745- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of 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 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45mph. Additional accumulations up to an inch expected. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow and reduced visibilities under a mile possible. * WHERE...Southwest into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout today. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ074-075-085-086-096-097-131745- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/ Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...South-central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout today. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-131745- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, western, northern, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout the day. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026-037-131745- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hardin- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley 335 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout the day. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
099 WWUS43 KDMX 131205 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 605 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Continue Today... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills Expected into Early Next Week... .A multi-faceted dangerous winter storm will continue to affect Iowa today. This dangerous storm will bring additional light snow across much of the state today with additional accumulations generally an inch or less. Winds will continue to increase, with life threatening blizzard conditions, especially this afternoon to evening across portions of central and northern Iowa. Dangerous temperatures follow this weekend through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-132015- /O.EXP.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of 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, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 605 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-132015- /O.EXP.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240113T1200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 605 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southwest into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-132015- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 605 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, western, northern, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout the day. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026-037-132015- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hardin- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley 605 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel throughout the day. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa this evening, with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
585 WWUS43 KDMX 131748 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1148 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...Blizzard Conditions Continue Today... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills later today and into Early Next Week... .An area of light snow is moving across central Iowa today. In addition, northwest winds will again increase with a few gusts to 40 mph possible. The new snow will become blowing snow and help keep near whiteout conditions at times, especially in rural areas. Significant drifting is also likely. These stronger winds are ushering in Arctic cold air with current temperatures already falling below zero over western Iowa. This Arctic air combined with breezy to strong winds will create dangerous temperatures and wind chills through early next week, with wind chill values down to 45 below zero expected. IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-140200- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 1148 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of snow will cause some roadways to become impassable. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026-037-140200- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hardin- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley 1148 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of snow will cause some roadways to become impassable. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-140200- /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of 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, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1148 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa east of Interstate 35. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-140200- /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, and Humeston 1148 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Parts of Central Iowa south of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
886 WWUS43 KDMX 132055 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...Blizzard and Poor Travel Conditions Continue... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills into Early Next Week... .An area of light snow continues to move across Iowa today. In addition, northwest winds will continue to cause near-blizzard to blizzard conditions across portions of central Iowa and to the north and west. Any new snowfall will aide in creating poor to whiteout conditions at times, especially in rural areas. Significant drifting is remains likely. The northwest winds have ushered in Arctic cold air with current temperatures already falling below zero across the western half of the state. This Arctic air combined with breezy to strong winds will create dangerous temperatures and wind chills through early next week, with wind chill values as low as 45 below zero possible at times. IAZ057>060-140500- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk- Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, and Des Moines 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Central into Western Iowa. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution if you must travel. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-140500- /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Story- 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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, and Ames 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of snow will cause some roadways to become impassable. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Iowa Department of Transportation reports travel not advised across much of central Iowa with some roads impassable due to blowing and drifting snow. Towing is not recommended over the much of the area so you may be stranded if an accident occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ007-017-026-037-140500- /O.EXT.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hardin- Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of snow will cause some roadways to become impassable. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-140500- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Bloomfield 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa east of Interstate 35. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution if you must travel. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ070>073-081>084-092>095-140500- /O.EXT.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Including the cities of 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 255 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Parts of Central Iowa south of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while if you must travel, especially in open areas. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
706 WWUS43 KDMX 140315 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 915 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...Blizzard and Poor Travel Conditions This Evening... ...Life Threatening Wind Chills into Early Next Week... .Northwest winds will continue to cause near-blizzard to blizzard conditions across portions of central Iowa and to the north and west. Significant drifting remains likely in rural areas and especially west to east roads. The northwest winds have ushered in Arctic cold air with current temperatures well below zero and wind chills in the 30s and 40s below zero. This extreme Arctic air combined with breezy to strong winds will continue to create dangerous temperatures and wind chills through early next week, with wind chill values as low as 45 below zero possible at times. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-044>048-141130- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story- 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, 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, and Ames 915 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of snow will cause some roadways to become impassable. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although blizzard conditions are expected to end by midnight, minor blowing and drifting snow and existing unplowed drifts will continue to produce hazardous travel in some areas overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-141130- /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie- Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, 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 915 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa east of Interstate 35. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution if you must travel. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines Small
146 WWUS43 KDMX 140606 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1206 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024 ...Life Threatening Wind Chills into Early Next Week... .The northwest winds have ushered in Arctic cold air with current temperatures well below zero and wind chills in the 30s and 40s below zero. This extreme Arctic air combined with breezy to strong winds will continue to create dangerous temperatures and wind chills through early next week, with wind chill values as low as 45 below zero possible at times. Though blizzard warnings and winter weather advisories have ended, please continue to check the latest road conditions prior to any travel in and around Iowa. Use caution while traveling through next week as many roads may still be partially to mostly snow and ice covered. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-044>048-141415- /O.EXP.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story- 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, 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, and Ames 1206 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life threatening wind chills are expected. You may experience frost bite and hypothermia in a matter of minutes if not properly dressed for the conditions. Limit time outdoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-141415- /O.EXP.KDMX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie- Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion- Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, 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 1206 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa east of Interstate 35. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life threatening wind chills are expected. You may experience frost bite and hypothermia in a matter of minutes if not properly dressed for the conditions. Limit time outdoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/desmoines
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Des Moines, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Jan 11, 2:24 PM CST, 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 2:24 PM CST, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Des Moines IA 224 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...Heavy snow fell just a few days ago, another heavy snow event is forecast tonight followed by blizzard conditions through Friday afternoon and night, and several days of Arctic cold and dangerous wind chills will follow thereafter. Such a rapid series of very hazardous winter weather events occurs only approximately once per decade on average in central Iowa... .DISCUSSION.../This afternoon through Wednesday/ Issued at 224 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 Key Messages: - Another heavy snow event will occur tonight into Saturday morning, with a wide swath of 5-7 inches or more across nearly the entire area. - Strong winds, continuing light snow, and deep snow on the ground will combine to produce blizzard conditions and make travel very dangerous from around midday Friday through Friday night. - Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will dominate the region from later Saturday into Tuesday. Obviously the primary focus of the forecast is the significant winter storm and Arctic cold outbreak slated to impact Iowa over the next several days. Currently a large 500 mb low is centered over western Canada, while a rather energetic southern stream trough moving eastward across the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. As this trough emerges into the High Plains tonight it will sharpen and deepen quickly, then become positively tilted and close off as it moves northeastward over the Midwest on Friday and into the Great Lakes region by Friday night. This will induce rapid surface cyclogenesis, with a large low tracking from Oklahoma into Missouri tonight, then bombing out over Illinois on Friday. The large precipitation shield developing around the northwest hemisphere of this gyre will fall smack dab over Iowa, spreading in from the south and southwest tonight and out of our northeastern counties on Friday morning. Within this initial surge of precipitation, strong forcing and deep saturation through the dendritic growth layer will promote significant QPF and snowfall amounts, with snow accumulation rates exceeding an inch per hour for several hours overnight. This will make travel very hazardous overnight, with accumulations of around 5-7 inches on top of the existing snow pack and remaining snow on roadways from the storm earlier this week. No significant changes were made to total snowfall amounts with the forecast update and the Winter Storm Warning remains in effect overnight. It is worth noting that the forecast snowfall totals from the upcoming storm combined with those from the storm earlier this week will raise five-day snowfall amounts from Monday through Friday of this week to near all-time records, making this one of the snowiest weeks in history for portions of the area. During the day on Friday as the surface cyclone deepens rapidly and passes just to our southeast, winds will increase significantly from the northwest with cold air advection kicking in. Most model guidance indicates gusts to around 35 KT from around midday or early afternoon into Friday night, and soundings/cross-sections show that while overall moisture will be lower/shallower, it will be deeper within the DGZ as the column cools, and weak but persistent lift will promote lingering light snowfall through the day and into the night. While accumulations during that time will be lighter than with the initial heavier snow event tonight, it will be falling on top of a very deep snow pack with the fresh heavier snow from tonight and the pre- existing snow from earlier this week. This has rendered most ditches full and surfaces slick, and the additional falling snow combined with what is lofted off the deep existing snow pack will promote significant blowing snow and very low visibility/dangerous travel conditions through Friday afternoon and night. HREF and other high-resolution guidance shows positive probabilities for blizzard conditions, supported by the persistently strong forecast winds, and given the enhancing factors of the existing snow pack and increased impacts on a weekday afternoon/evening, have issued a Blizzard Warning from late Friday morning through Friday night. The strong winds will actually persist or re-surge during the day Saturday when blowing snow will continue to be a problem, however, with falling snow having ended by that time confidence in visibilities and impacts that would support a Blizzard Warning is lower, and a later transition to another winter weather hazard type is likely. Aside from the forecast considerations and hazards associated with the prolonged snowfall and strong winds, extremely cold air will also surge into the region behind this storm system and persist for several days. High temperatures will only be generally in the single digits above zero on Saturday, then on Sunday and Monday remain below zero through the day, and on Tuesday only barely peek above again. Combined with the strong winds, especially during the earlier part of this period, the result will be multiple days of nearly continuous wind chill values below -30, and below -40 at times, making for one of the most prolonged dangerously cold periods in recent memory across central Iowa. A Wind Chill Watch has been issued from Saturday night through Tuesday morning, and this will likely be upgraded to a Warning sometime tomorrow. All time outdoors should be limited during this Arctic cold outbreak, and any appropriate precautions taken when venturing out. From Tuesday through the remainder of the forecast period no significant storm systems, precipitation chances, or hazardous weather events are foreseen at this time. However, temperatures will remain generally cold and the deep snow pack in place, so minor blowing snow and slick travel spots may persist for quite some time. && .AVIATION.../For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon/ Issued at 1127 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 Low ceilings around FL010-015 will impact some terminals today...primarily DSM but for shorter periods at other terminals as well. Tonight a swath of snow and thicker low clouds will move from SW to NE across the area, reaching DSM/OTM by around 04Z or so and MCW by 08Z. Within this area snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to below a mile and ceilings will vary between about FL008 and FL013, resulting in IFR or lower conditions at times. On Friday morning after 12Z there may be a slight improvement in visibility/ceiling height, but IFR conditions will still be probable for at least parts of the day. Have indicated these trends and general timing in the 18Z TAFs, but expect further refinement in subsequent issuances and amendments. && .DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Friday night for IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044>046-057>059-070>072- 081>084-092>095. Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to midnight CST Friday night for IAZ005>007-016-017-024>028-035>039-047>050- 060>062-073>075-085-086-096-097. && DISCUSSION...Lee AVIATION...Lee
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 3:55 AM CST, 11 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 355 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-121000- 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-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- 355 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area starting tonight. Please refer to the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area through Friday night. Please refer to the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further details. Significantly colder temperatures will move into the region starting Friday with single digit or below zero high temperatures Saturday into early next week. Wind chills will also fall to 20 to 40 below zero Saturday night through at least early Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. However, snowfall amounts are always appreciated.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 8:23 PM CST | Snow Squall Warning | DMX | Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion and 4 more | 37 min |
| Jan 10, 9:00 PM CST | Snow Squall Warning | DMX | Jasper, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and 3 more | 60 min |
| Jan 11, 3:28 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone and 45 more | 31 hr |
| Jan 11, 3:03 PM CST | Wind Chill Watch | DMX | Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone and 45 more | 24 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.