North Iowa Braces for High Wind Warnings Wednesday

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
907 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021
IAZ004>007-015>017-026>028-038-039-050-062-152315-
/O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Tama-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville,
Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo,
Cedar Falls, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, and Grinnell
907 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60
to 70 mph possible. Winds will become more westerly later this
evening.
* WHERE…Iowa.
* WHEN…From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles such as semi trucks, busses, and
large SUVs and vans. Fires may spread quickly, with blowing dust
possible as well.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use extreme
caution if you must drive
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
905 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-152315-
/O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon,
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, and Elkader
905 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Chickasaw, Floyd, Allamakee, Winneshiek, Clayton,
Mitchell, Howard and Fayette Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds tonight will blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are expected which could mean
the loss of home heating, possibly for a prolonged period of
time. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Empty semi-trailers will run the risk of being blown
over.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.