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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
440 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...

.The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds 
are forecast to produce blizzard conditions today in the warning 
area. Two inch per hour snowfall rates or greater will be possible 
along with thundersnow. Strong and damaging wind gusts are also 
expected. Travel will become impossible at times with many roads 
becoming impassable.

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>036-044>046-057-191945-
/O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1000Z-250320T0300Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-
Including the cities of Clarion, Lake City, Wall Lake, Lake View,
Lake Mills, Fort Dodge, Carroll, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Schaller,
Jefferson, Audubon, Odebolt, Rolfe, Pocahontas, Britt, Exira,
Manson, Hampton, Pomeroy, Gilmore City, Webster City, Algona,
Forest City, Northwood, Mason City, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Early,
Kanawha, Belmond, Rockwell City, Denison, Humboldt, Manly,
Estherville, Clear Lake, Garner, and Laurens
440 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations will 
  vary from a band of 6 to 12 inches to 2 to 6 inches along the 
  gradient area along the southeast edge of the snow band. Winds 
  gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west 
  central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage, especially if snow accumulates on 
  the branches. Power outages are possible.

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.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.Lowest amounts on the southeast edge of 
the Blizzard Warning.

&&

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IAZ027-037-047-058-070-191945-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0012.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/
Butler-Hardin-Boone-Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Casey, Atlantic, Panora, Ackley, Greene,
Allison, Parkersburg, Eldora, Iowa Falls, Shell Rock, Boone,
Clarksville, Bayard, Guthrie Center, Aplington, and Dumont
440 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Hardin, Butler, Cass, and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 
  commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.  The strong winds 
  and falling snow may produce brief periods of near whiteout 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, 
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

&&

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Donavon