Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 20, 2026 05:29
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:00
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.
From: Feb 20, 2026 03:17
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 20, 2026 00:10
Until: Feb 20, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast,
and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 20, 2026 00:10
Until: Feb 20, 2026 08:00
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...Until 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening commute. Heavy snow with breezy
winds could lead to isolated power outages.
From: Feb 19, 2026 20:45
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 08:51
Until: Feb 20, 2026 00:00
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.
From: Feb 19, 2026 09:24
Until: Feb 19, 2026 19:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Pottawattamie County. In Nebraska, Douglas and
Sarpy Counties.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 03:06
Until: Feb 19, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
From: Feb 19, 2026 03:06
Until: Feb 19, 2026 15:00
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.
From: Feb 19, 2026 03:36
Until: Feb 19, 2026 13:45
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.
From: Feb 18, 2026 16:12
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:15
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Cedar, Thurston, Burt, Monona, Washington,
Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, and Montgomery Counties.
* TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...Cedar, Thurston, Burt, Monona, Washington,
Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, and Montgomery Counties.
* TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 03:50
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
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.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:07
Until: Feb 18, 2026 17:15
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.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:15
Until: Feb 18, 2026 10:15
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.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:41
Until: Feb 18, 2026 08:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:48
Until: Jan 26, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 16:12
Until: Jan 26, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from -15 to -30.
* WHERE...All of Central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 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.
From: Jan 26, 2026 03:48
Until: Jan 26, 2026 14:00
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.
From: Jan 25, 2026 14:28
Until: Jan 26, 2026 06:45
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.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM 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.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:52
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers during strong winds may quickly
reduce visibility making driving difficult.
From: Jan 18, 2026 16:14
Until: Jan 19, 2026 01:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 11:35
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 12:10
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
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.
From: Jan 06, 2026 06:21
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and southwest Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 03:06
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
WHAT...Patchy fog with visibility of a mile or less.
WHERE...Far southwest Iowa.
WHEN...Until 9 pm.
IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:49
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:00
