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5 of 43Winter Storm Warning
Snow is ending this morning though blowing snow is expected over the next several hours. Very slick ...
Winter Weather Advisory
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or mo...
Winter Storm Warning
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or mo...
Winter Storm Warning
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or mo...
Winter Storm Warning
Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa this afternoon and evening. Initially, it m...
Past Weather Alerts for Dawson
Winter Storm Warning
Snow is ending this morning though blowing snow is expected over the next several hours. Very slick and hazardous travel will persist. * WHAT...Snow ending with blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact this morning's commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or more per hour at times. A band of 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snow with breezy winds could lead to isolated power outages.
Winter Storm Warning
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or more per hour at times. A band of 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snow with breezy winds could lead to isolated power outages.
Winter Storm Warning
A band of heavy snow has set up across the central portion of Iowa with snow rates of one inch or more per hour at times. A band of 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snow with breezy winds could lead to isolated power outages.
Winter Storm Warning
Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa this afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as a rain/snow mix across southern and western Iowa before changing to snow. A band of 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow. Snow rates may exceed 1" per hour at times this evening leading to rapid snow accumulations on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central to northeastern Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa this afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as a rain/snow mix across southern and western Iowa before changing to snow. A band of 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected by Friday morning from western through central to northeastern Iowa. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall on either side of the heaviest band of snow. Snow rates may exceed 1" per hour at times this evening leading to rapid snow accumulations on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. A narrow corridor of 6 inches is possible within the advisory, but confidence in its placement is low at this time. * WHERE...Portions of west central into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. A narrow corridor of 6 inches is possible within the advisory, but confidence in its placement is low at this time. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central to central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into northern and parts of central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a mix before changing to snow. Generally light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavy snowfall may be possible. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of western into northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into northern and parts of central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a mix before changing to snow. Generally light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavy snowfall may be possible. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest into west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday... .Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire growth. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central, north central and south central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of Iowa * WIND...30 to 45 mph * HUMIDITY...15 to 25% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from -15 to -30 expected. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from -15 to -30 expected. * WHERE...Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...All of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northern into northeastern and central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...western, central, and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...western, central, and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of northern into northeastern and central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below possible. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Much central into south central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Much central into south central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW CAUSING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE... .Snow showers, blowing snow and strong northwest winds will continue through the afternoon and evening. Winds gusting up to 70 mph will blow both falling snow in snow showers, as well as snow already on the ground, greatly reducing visibility down to a quarter or mile or less at times with blizzard-like conditions. * WHAT...Snow, strong winds, and blowing snow expected. Snow accumulations around an inch or less. Winds gusting up to 70 mph. Visibility may fall below a quarter of a mile at times. * WHERE...Hamilton, Hardin, Tama, Webster, and Calhoun Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Mahaska, Marion, and Warren Counties. Includes portions of Interstate 35 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Mahaska, Marion, and Warren Counties. Includes portions of Interstate 35 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW CAUSING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY... .A fast moving storm system will bring snow showers and strong northwest winds from around midday into early tonight. Winds gusting up to 60 mph at times will blow both falling snow and snow already on the ground, greatly reducing visibility down to a quarter or mile or less at times with blizzard-like conditions. * WHAT...Snow, strong winds, and blowing snow expected. Snow accumulations around an inch or less. Winds gusting up to 60 mph. Visibility may fall below a quarter of a mile at times. * WHERE...Webster and Calhoun Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and strong crosswinds. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near-blizzard conditions possible at times. This combination will make travel very dangerous and may impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central into southeastern Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into southeastern Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Boone, Hamilton, Jasper, Marshall, Story, Webster, Calhoun, and Sac Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.