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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this high wind warning at Mar 11, 2026, 9:33 PM CDT for 33 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 2 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
- Mar 11, 2026, 9:33 PM CDT (02:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2026, 8:36 AM CDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
All 33 counties
Audubon County, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Boone County, IA, Bremer County, IA, Butler County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cerro Gordo County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas 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, Marshall County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Polk County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Webster County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:00 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ese Dows, IA | report of two semis blown over at this location, one north bound and another south bound. |
| Mar 13, 6:00 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Polk City, IA | Power pole was blown over in Polk City, report via social media. Time estimated. |
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 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 248 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
- 2119 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 83 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
989 WWUS73 KDMX 120233 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-121245- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone- Including the cities of Odebolt, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Laurens, Lake Mills, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Fonda, Algona, Schaller, Clarion, Belmond, Carroll, Humboldt, Jefferson, Garner, Boone, Kanawha, Rockwell City, Pocahontas, Manson, Britt, Early, Sac City, Wall Lake, Forest City, Rolfe, Lake City, Denison, Lake View, Pomeroy, and Estherville 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048-049-121245- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall- Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Aplington, Webster City, Ames, Ackley, Cedar Falls, Northwood, Reinbeck, Wellsburg, Conrad, Dike, Grundy Center, Clear Lake, Clarksville, Greene, Marshalltown, Mason City, Hampton, Manly, Eldora, Allison, Waterloo, Shell Rock, Waverly, Dumont, and Parkersburg 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into central Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ050-121245- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Tama- Including the cities of Tama, Gladbrook, Traer, Dysart, and Toledo 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Tama County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ057>059-121245- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Audubon, Perry, Waukee, Panora, Adel, Bayard, Exira, and Casey 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dallas, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, including I-80. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ060>062-121245- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Newton, Grinnell, and Des Moines 933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Jasper, Polk, and Poweshiek Counties, including I-80. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ Ansorge
7 follow-up statements
857 WWUS73 KDMX 120848 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-121900- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Denison, Forest City, Manson, Algona, Carroll, Lake View, Lake Mills, Fort Dodge, Casey, Laurens, Rolfe, Wall Lake, Adel, Garner, Humboldt, Jefferson, Boone, Exira, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Eagle Grove, Gilmore City, Britt, Sac City, Clarion, Lake City, Schaller, Pocahontas, Rockwell City, Early, Panora, Perry, Waukee, Belmond, Bayard, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Audubon, Guthrie Center, Fonda, and Odebolt 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048-049-060>062-121900- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Webster City, Hampton, Clarksville, Northwood, Clear Lake, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Ackley, Aplington, Dike, Conrad, Manly, Reinbeck, Newton, Des Moines, Grinnell, Parkersburg, Mason City, Ames, Greene, Allison, Cedar Falls, Eldora, Waverly, Shell Rock, Marshalltown, Dumont, Grundy Center, and Iowa Falls 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ IAZ050-121900- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Tama- Including the cities of Gladbrook, Tama, Traer, Dysart, and Toledo 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected.Gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. * WHERE...Tama County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-121900- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.A.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke- Including the cities of Greenfield, Stuart, Atlantic, Corning, Creston, Adair, Osceola, Earlham, Winterset, and Fontanelle 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Gusts could peak near 60 mph. * WHERE...Clarke, Madison, Union, Adair, Adams, and Cass Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-121900- /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.A.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello- Including the cities of Albia, Chariton, Pella, Indianola, Ottumwa, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Carlisle, and Norwalk 348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Gusts could peak near 60 mph. * WHERE...Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Jimenez
418 WWUS73 KDMX 121504 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-130115- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Lake View, Belmond, Pomeroy, Early, Adel, Guthrie Center, Eagle Grove, Britt, Estherville, Waukee, Kanawha, Forest City, Laurens, Odebolt, Casey, Bayard, Clarion, Schaller, Jefferson, Perry, Carroll, Fonda, Boone, Denison, Fort Dodge, Audubon, Lake Mills, Panora, Rolfe, Sac City, Exira, Garner, Manson, Algona, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Wall Lake, Gilmore City, and Lake City 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-130115- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Allison, Webster City, Northwood, Shell Rock, Aplington, Toledo, Hampton, Grundy Center, Des Moines, Wellsburg, Tama, Mason City, Iowa Falls, Parkersburg, Manly, Grinnell, Eldora, Dike, Marshalltown, Traer, Waverly, Cedar Falls, Ames, Ackley, Newton, Gladbrook, Clarksville, Greene, Dysart, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Clear Lake, Dumont, and Conrad 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-130115- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.260312T1700Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke- Including the cities of Winterset, Earlham, Atlantic, Corning, Osceola, Greenfield, Adair, Stuart, Creston, and Fontanelle 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...From Noon CDT today until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-130115- /O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.260312T2000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello- Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Knoxville, Chariton, Norwalk, Pella, Carlisle, and Indianola 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ092>094-130115- /O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.260312T1700Z-260313T1200Z/ Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of New Market, Bedford, Leon, Lamoni, Mount Ayr, and Lenox 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...From Noon CDT today until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ095>097-130115- /O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.260312T2000Z-260313T1500Z/ Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Corydon, Centerville, Bloomfield, Humeston, Allerton, and Seymour 1004 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Lee
089 WWUS73 KDMX 121926 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-130530- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Lake View, Belmond, Pomeroy, Early, Adel, Guthrie Center, Eagle Grove, Britt, Estherville, Waukee, Kanawha, Forest City, Laurens, Odebolt, Casey, Bayard, Clarion, Schaller, Jefferson, Perry, Carroll, Fonda, Boone, Denison, Fort Dodge, Audubon, Lake Mills, Panora, Rolfe, Sac City, Exira, Garner, Manson, Algona, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Humboldt, Rockwell City, Wall Lake, Gilmore City, and Lake City 226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-130530- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Allison, Webster City, Northwood, Shell Rock, Aplington, Toledo, Hampton, Grundy Center, Des Moines, Wellsburg, Tama, Mason City, Iowa Falls, Parkersburg, Manly, Grinnell, Eldora, Dike, Marshalltown, Traer, Waverly, Cedar Falls, Ames, Ackley, Newton, Gladbrook, Clarksville, Greene, Dysart, Reinbeck, Waterloo, Clear Lake, Dumont, and Conrad 226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-092>094-130530- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of Winterset, New Market, Earlham, Atlantic, Corning, Osceola, Greenfield, Adair, Bedford, Lenox, Leon, Stuart, Lamoni, Mount Ayr, Creston, and Fontanelle 226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-095>097-130530- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.260312T2000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, Knoxville, Centerville, Humeston, Chariton, Bloomfield, Allerton, Norwalk, Pella, Carlisle, Seymour, and Indianola 226 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Lee
508 WWUS73 KDMX 130244 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 944 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-131200- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Bayard, Laurens, Exira, Fort Dodge, Perry, Odebolt, Waukee, Britt, Early, Lake City, Audubon, Guthrie Center, Adel, Manson, Algona, Lake Mills, Rockwell City, Lake View, Clarion, Panora, Emmetsburg, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Garner, Fonda, Pocahontas, Jefferson, Carroll, Casey, Humboldt, Estherville, Schaller, Wall Lake, Belmond, Gilmore City, Pomeroy, Kanawha, Denison, Forest City, Boone, and Rolfe 944 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-131245- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Toledo, Clarksville, Reinbeck, Tama, Waterloo, Wellsburg, Waverly, Ames, Dysart, Eldora, Dike, Shell Rock, Dumont, Webster City, Ackley, Cedar Falls, Greene, Northwood, Aplington, Grinnell, Traer, Conrad, Gladbrook, Parkersburg, Iowa Falls, Marshalltown, Allison, Hampton, Grundy Center, Manly, Des Moines, Mason City, Clear Lake, and Newton 944 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-092>094-131200- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of Lamoni, Fontanelle, Corning, Lenox, New Market, Creston, Greenfield, Bedford, Stuart, Mount Ayr, Earlham, Atlantic, Leon, Adair, Winterset, and Osceola 944 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-095>097-131245- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Bloomfield, Carlisle, Indianola, Albia, Corydon, Seymour, Norwalk, Humeston, Allerton, Knoxville, Pella, Ottumwa, Chariton, and Centerville 944 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Ansorge
648 WWUS73 KDMX 130819 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 319 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-131200- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Garner, Lake Mills, Panora, Emmetsburg, Laurens, Lake View, Wall Lake, Pomeroy, Waukee, Gilmore City, Audubon, Estherville, Perry, Adel, Forest City, Kanawha, Pocahontas, Belmond, Fonda, Jefferson, Odebolt, Rolfe, Exira, Carroll, Eagle Grove, Rockwell City, Boone, Fort Dodge, Manson, Clarion, Algona, Early, Casey, Britt, Humboldt, Sac City, Schaller, Bayard, Lake City, Denison, and Guthrie Center 319 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Grinnell, Greene, Conrad, Wellsburg, Ackley, Aplington, Clear Lake, Waverly, Traer, Dysart, Allison, Newton, Gladbrook, Dumont, Cedar Falls, Shell Rock, Ames, Northwood, Clarksville, Waterloo, Hampton, Mason City, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Tama, Parkersburg, Manly, Reinbeck, Des Moines, Toledo, Dike, Marshalltown, and Eldora 319 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-092>094-131200- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of Bedford, Winterset, Leon, Lenox, Fontanelle, Osceola, Atlantic, Greenfield, Mount Ayr, Corning, Lamoni, Stuart, Earlham, Adair, Creston, and New Market 319 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-095>097-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Humeston, Chariton, Corydon, Albia, Indianola, Centerville, Bloomfield, Oskaloosa, Norwalk, Allerton, Carlisle, Knoxville, Pella, Seymour, and Ottumwa 319 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Bury
165 WWUS73 KDMX 131141 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 641 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-057>059-131245- /O.EXP.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon- Guthrie-Dallas- Including the cities of Garner, Lake Mills, Panora, Emmetsburg, Laurens, Lake View, Wall Lake, Pomeroy, Waukee, Gilmore City, Audubon, Estherville, Perry, Adel, Forest City, Kanawha, Pocahontas, Belmond, Fonda, Jefferson, Odebolt, Rolfe, Exira, Carroll, Eagle Grove, Rockwell City, Boone, Fort Dodge, Manson, Clarion, Algona, Early, Casey, Britt, Humboldt, Sac City, Schaller, Bayard, Lake City, Denison, and Guthrie Center 641 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Though the strongest gusts have ended, some gusts up to 45mph and isolated to 50mph may occur over the next hour or two, though overall diminishing through the morning. $$ IAZ070>072-081>083-092>094-131245- /O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/ Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Including the cities of Bedford, Winterset, Leon, Lenox, Fontanelle, Osceola, Atlantic, Greenfield, Mount Ayr, Corning, Lamoni, Stuart, Earlham, Adair, Creston, and New Market 641 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Though the strongest gusts have ended, some gusts up to 45mph and isolated to 50mph may occur over the next hour or two, though overall diminishing through the morning. $$ IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Grinnell, Greene, Conrad, Wellsburg, Ackley, Aplington, Clear Lake, Waverly, Traer, Dysart, Allison, Newton, Gladbrook, Dumont, Cedar Falls, Shell Rock, Ames, Northwood, Clarksville, Waterloo, Hampton, Mason City, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Tama, Parkersburg, Manly, Reinbeck, Des Moines, Toledo, Dike, Marshalltown, and Eldora 641 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-095>097-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Humeston, Chariton, Corydon, Albia, Indianola, Centerville, Bloomfield, Oskaloosa, Norwalk, Allerton, Carlisle, Knoxville, Pella, Seymour, and Ottumwa 641 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Bury
867 WWUS73 KDMX 131336 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 836 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ007-017-026>028-036>039-048>050-060>062-131500- /O.CAN.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy- Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek- Including the cities of Greene, Dysart, Iowa Falls, Clarksville, Grinnell, Northwood, Waterloo, Aplington, Dumont, Webster City, Allison, Mason City, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Gladbrook, Waverly, Clear Lake, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Wellsburg, Ames, Newton, Conrad, Ackley, Shell Rock, Eldora, Dike, Cedar Falls, Tama, Traer, Toledo, Hampton, Parkersburg, and Manly 836 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IAZ073>075-084>086-095>097-131500- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Allerton, Pella, Carlisle, Bloomfield, Seymour, Centerville, Ottumwa, Corydon, Indianola, Albia, Chariton, Norwalk, Knoxville, Humeston, and Oskaloosa 836 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph. * WHERE...Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren, Wayne, Davis, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Dodson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 3:48 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | DMX | Adair, Adams, Cass, Clarke, Lucas, Madison and 6 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 12, 10:04 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | DMX | Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler and 27 more | 26 hr |
| Mar 12, 2:20 PM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | DMX | Adair, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Butler and 33 more | 45 hr |
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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.