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2025 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Cold Weather (CW) Advisory (Y) Number 8

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588 
WWUS73 KDMX 180924
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
181930-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Webster City, Denison, Newton, Wellsburg,
Shell Rock, Manson, Parkersburg, Bayard, Forest City, Algona,
Rockwell City, Clarion, Manly, Pomeroy, Greenfield, Ackley,
Conrad, Waverly, Kanawha, Waterloo, Britt, Boone, Jefferson,
Dysart, Clear Lake, Fonda, Fontanelle, Pocahontas, Guthrie
Center, Humboldt, Laurens, Panora, Cedar Falls, Stuart, Eldora,
Earlham, Dumont, Ames, Carroll, Tama, Lake City, Aplington,
Greene, Marshalltown, Schaller, Corning, Rolfe, Des Moines,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Adair, Clarksville, Belmond, Atlantic,
Fort Dodge, Emmetsburg, Mason City, Iowa Falls, Casey, Hampton,
Odebolt, Gladbrook, Exira, Grinnell, Traer, Gilmore City,
Audubon, Waukee, Lake View, Dike, Creston, Sac City, Wall Lake,
Early, Lake Mills, Winterset, Estherville, Toledo, Northwood,
Perry, Allison, Garner, Adel, and Eagle Grove
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  30 to 40 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 32 below expected.

* WHERE...Much of western, central, and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make 
frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-181930-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Bloomfield, Norwalk, Mount Ayr, Allerton,
Bedford, Knoxville, Pella, Carlisle, Lamoni, Corydon, Albia,
Leon, Indianola, Chariton, Lenox, Osceola, Ottumwa, Humeston, New
Market, Oskaloosa, Seymour, and Centerville
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 31 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 24 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Small
523 
WWUS73 KDMX 181329
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
182330-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Newton, Grundy Center,
Greene, Perry, Adair, Gladbrook, Carroll, Des Moines, Allison,
Corning, Bayard, Wellsburg, Mason City, Fonda, Waverly, Manly,
Panora, Schaller, Belmond, Gilmore City, Lake Mills, Eagle Grove,
Conrad, Laurens, Ames, Stuart, Audubon, Dumont, Pomeroy, Wall
Lake, Winterset, Dike, Marshalltown, Atlantic, Hampton, Dysart,
Fontanelle, Waukee, Clarksville, Casey, Clarion, Greenfield,
Humboldt, Rolfe, Reinbeck, Early, Odebolt, Fort Dodge,
Parkersburg, Northwood, Traer, Clear Lake, Kanawha, Toledo,
Waterloo, Webster City, Adel, Denison, Sac City, Tama, Eldora,
Boone, Algona, Grinnell, Pocahontas, Estherville, Lake View,
Forest City, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Britt, Garner, Emmetsburg,
Earlham, Creston, Guthrie Center, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Aplington, Exira, Ackley, Manson, and Lake City
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  30 to 40 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...For the Extreme Cold Warning this morning, much of 
  western, central, and northern Iowa. For the cold Weather Advisory 
  tonight, all of Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-182330-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Chariton, Norwalk, Humeston, Allerton,
Lenox, Bedford, Lamoni, Carlisle, Seymour, Corydon, Osceola,
Knoxville, Ottumwa, New Market, Leon, Pella, Bloomfield,
Centerville, Albia, Indianola, Oskaloosa, and Mount Ayr
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Lee
880 
WWUS73 KDMX 181745
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
190345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Humboldt, Stuart, Waukee, Greenfield, Des
Moines, Garner, Conrad, Aplington, Creston, Manson, Denison,
Manly, Perry, Wall Lake, Early, Grundy Center, Tama, Iowa Falls,
Dysart, Waverly, Guthrie Center, Jefferson, Fontanelle, Casey,
Marshalltown, Greene, Carroll, Lake City, Parkersburg, Odebolt,
Bayard, Clear Lake, Pomeroy, Schaller, Corning, Atlantic,
Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Newton, Laurens, Fonda, Clarksville,
Hampton, Dike, Forest City, Emmetsburg, Panora, Earlham,
Grinnell, Fort Dodge, Gilmore City, Kanawha, Ames, Sac City,
Shell Rock, Audubon, Gladbrook, Pocahontas, Ackley, Exira, Boone,
Rolfe, Britt, Lake Mills, Algona, Rockwell City, Wellsburg, Mason
City, Dumont, Winterset, Adair, Toledo, Traer, Cedar Falls,
Belmond, Allison, Webster City, Reinbeck, Eldora, Adel,
Northwood, Clarion, Lake View, and Estherville
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero 
  expected again this evening through noon Wednesday.

* WHERE...Across all of Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-190345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Pella, Carlisle, Mount Ayr, Lamoni,
Albia, Osceola, Indianola, Leon, Bloomfield, Oskaloosa, Norwalk,
Ottumwa, Humeston, Knoxville, Corydon, Bedford, Lenox, Seymour,
Centerville, Chariton, Allerton, and New Market
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS 
EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Across all of Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Fowle
747 
WWUS73 KDMX 182059
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
259 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-
092>097-190700-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Greene, Tama, Adair, Rolfe, Odebolt,
Manly, Ames, Creston, Waterloo, Toledo, Clarksville, Leon, Cedar
Falls, Ottumwa, Casey, Earlham, Carlisle, Algona, Aplington,
Carroll, Panora, Humboldt, New Market, Allison, Laurens, Bedford,
Kanawha, Des Moines, Centerville, Eldora, Bayard, Parkersburg,
Oskaloosa, Knoxville, Lenox, Boone, Clear Lake, Schaller,
Belmond, Indianola, Dysart, Humeston, Fontanelle, Chariton,
Ackley, Albia, Guthrie Center, Norwalk, Corydon, Pocahontas,
Eagle Grove, Exira, Adel, Gilmore City, Reinbeck, Britt, Mason
City, Grundy Center, Winterset, Wall Lake, Greenfield,
Emmetsburg, Lake View, Conrad, Marshalltown, Newton, Stuart,
Northwood, Hampton, Estherville, Iowa Falls, Webster City,
Clarion, Dike, Gladbrook, Traer, Bloomfield, Wellsburg, Mount
Ayr, Pella, Grinnell, Lake Mills, Seymour, Lake City, Early, Fort
Dodge, Audubon, Pomeroy, Forest City, Garner, Denison, Waukee,
Dumont, Rockwell City, Corning, Manson, Shell Rock, Waverly,
Fonda, Lamoni, Atlantic, Sac City, Osceola, Allerton, Jefferson,
and Perry
259 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills down to around 30 below expected.

* WHERE...All of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

CEC/cogil
249 
WWUS73 KDMX 190325
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
925 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-
092>097-191330-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Atlantic, Grundy Center, Winterset, Mason
City, Audubon, Centerville, Manly, Adel, Dike, Waukee, Humboldt,
Carlisle, Oskaloosa, Indianola, Lake Mills, Corning, Clarion,
Odebolt, Estherville, Mount Ayr, Fonda, Northwood, Aplington,
Lamoni, Tama, Newton, Cedar Falls, Clarksville, Lake City,
Earlham, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Reinbeck, Ottumwa, Carroll, Lake
View, Pocahontas, Osceola, Toledo, Casey, Panora, Humeston, Clear
Lake, Kanawha, Fort Dodge, Bloomfield, Laurens, Manson, Allison,
Waterloo, Fontanelle, Marshalltown, Greenfield, Adair,
Parkersburg, Forest City, Chariton, Des Moines, Creston, Corydon,
Eagle Grove, Greene, Denison, Exira, Jefferson, Algona, Hampton,
Gladbrook, New Market, Pella, Grinnell, Ackley, Bedford, Conrad,
Rockwell City, Seymour, Gilmore City, Ames, Waverly, Albia,
Eldora, Britt, Norwalk, Early, Rolfe, Stuart, Shell Rock, Bayard,
Perry, Allerton, Leon, Sac City, Knoxville, Traer, Schaller,
Wellsburg, Garner, Guthrie Center, Boone, Dysart, Dumont, Wall
Lake, Pomeroy, Webster City, Lenox, and Belmond
925 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to as low as around 30 below.

* WHERE...All of central Iowa. 

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

Dodson
297 
WWUS73 KDMX 190937
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Atlantic,
Bedford, Exira, Adair, Denison, Guthrie Center, New Market,
Greenfield, Corning, Fontanelle, Carroll, Panora, and Casey
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 26 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, 
  and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  Thursday morning could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if 
  unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Winterset, Gladbrook,
Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Earlham, Clarion,
Carlisle, Traer, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Grinnell, Corydon, Hampton,
Perry, Grundy Center, Allison, Webster City, Odebolt, Waverly,
Forest City, Humboldt, Britt, Emmetsburg, Oskaloosa, Wall Lake,
Lake Mills, Early, Allerton, Ackley, Mason City, Dumont, Waukee,
Chariton, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Rockwell City, Conrad,
Bloomfield, Newton, Leon, Parkersburg, Pomeroy, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Ames, Lake View, Manson, Wellsburg, Centerville, Adel,
Northwood, Aplington, Kanawha, Ottumwa, Indianola, Seymour,
Toledo, Sac City, Norwalk, Tama, Knoxville, Fonda, Laurens, Dike,
Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Boone, Lake City, Shell Rock, Creston,
Clarksville, Fort Dodge, Humeston, Albia, Belmond, Greene, Pella,
Des Moines, Rolfe, Schaller, Eldora, Manly, Algona, Estherville,
Garner, Dysart, and Jefferson
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM 
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 28 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 to 32 below expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern, central, and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure 
outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Small
556 
WWUS73 KDMX 191741
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected 
  again this evening through Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, 
  and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Mount Ayr, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Creston, Earlham,
Traer, Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa,
Conrad, Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake
City, Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac
City, Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS 
EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Percha
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
181930-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Webster City, Denison, Newton, Wellsburg,
Shell Rock, Manson, Parkersburg, Bayard, Forest City, Algona,
Rockwell City, Clarion, Manly, Pomeroy, Greenfield, Ackley,
Conrad, Waverly, Kanawha, Waterloo, Britt, Boone, Jefferson,
Dysart, Clear Lake, Fonda, Fontanelle, Pocahontas, Guthrie
Center, Humboldt, Laurens, Panora, Cedar Falls, Stuart, Eldora,
Earlham, Dumont, Ames, Carroll, Tama, Lake City, Aplington,
Greene, Marshalltown, Schaller, Corning, Rolfe, Des Moines,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Adair, Clarksville, Belmond, Atlantic,
Fort Dodge, Emmetsburg, Mason City, Iowa Falls, Casey, Hampton,
Odebolt, Gladbrook, Exira, Grinnell, Traer, Gilmore City,
Audubon, Waukee, Lake View, Dike, Creston, Sac City, Wall Lake,
Early, Lake Mills, Winterset, Estherville, Toledo, Northwood,
Perry, Allison, Garner, Adel, and Eagle Grove
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  30 to 40 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 32 below expected.

* WHERE...Much of western, central, and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make 
frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-181930-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Bloomfield, Norwalk, Mount Ayr, Allerton,
Bedford, Knoxville, Pella, Carlisle, Lamoni, Corydon, Albia,
Leon, Indianola, Chariton, Lenox, Osceola, Ottumwa, Humeston, New
Market, Oskaloosa, Seymour, and Centerville
324 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 31 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 24 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Small
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
182330-
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Newton, Grundy Center,
Greene, Perry, Adair, Gladbrook, Carroll, Des Moines, Allison,
Corning, Bayard, Wellsburg, Mason City, Fonda, Waverly, Manly,
Panora, Schaller, Belmond, Gilmore City, Lake Mills, Eagle Grove,
Conrad, Laurens, Ames, Stuart, Audubon, Dumont, Pomeroy, Wall
Lake, Winterset, Dike, Marshalltown, Atlantic, Hampton, Dysart,
Fontanelle, Waukee, Clarksville, Casey, Clarion, Greenfield,
Humboldt, Rolfe, Reinbeck, Early, Odebolt, Fort Dodge,
Parkersburg, Northwood, Traer, Clear Lake, Kanawha, Toledo,
Waterloo, Webster City, Adel, Denison, Sac City, Tama, Eldora,
Boone, Algona, Grinnell, Pocahontas, Estherville, Lake View,
Forest City, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Britt, Garner, Emmetsburg,
Earlham, Creston, Guthrie Center, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Aplington, Exira, Ackley, Manson, and Lake City
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  30 to 40 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...For the Extreme Cold Warning this morning, much of 
  western, central, and northern Iowa. For the cold Weather Advisory 
  tonight, all of Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-182330-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Chariton, Norwalk, Humeston, Allerton,
Lenox, Bedford, Lamoni, Carlisle, Seymour, Corydon, Osceola,
Knoxville, Ottumwa, New Market, Leon, Pella, Bloomfield,
Centerville, Albia, Indianola, Oskaloosa, and Mount Ayr
729 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern and southeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Lee
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>072-081-082-
190345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-
Including the cities of Humboldt, Stuart, Waukee, Greenfield, Des
Moines, Garner, Conrad, Aplington, Creston, Manson, Denison,
Manly, Perry, Wall Lake, Early, Grundy Center, Tama, Iowa Falls,
Dysart, Waverly, Guthrie Center, Jefferson, Fontanelle, Casey,
Marshalltown, Greene, Carroll, Lake City, Parkersburg, Odebolt,
Bayard, Clear Lake, Pomeroy, Schaller, Corning, Atlantic,
Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Newton, Laurens, Fonda, Clarksville,
Hampton, Dike, Forest City, Emmetsburg, Panora, Earlham,
Grinnell, Fort Dodge, Gilmore City, Kanawha, Ames, Sac City,
Shell Rock, Audubon, Gladbrook, Pocahontas, Ackley, Exira, Boone,
Rolfe, Britt, Lake Mills, Algona, Rockwell City, Wellsburg, Mason
City, Dumont, Winterset, Adair, Toledo, Traer, Cedar Falls,
Belmond, Allison, Webster City, Reinbeck, Eldora, Adel,
Northwood, Clarion, Lake View, and Estherville
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero 
  expected again this evening through noon Wednesday.

* WHERE...Across all of Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ073>075-083>086-092>097-190345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-
Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Pella, Carlisle, Mount Ayr, Lamoni,
Albia, Osceola, Indianola, Leon, Bloomfield, Oskaloosa, Norwalk,
Ottumwa, Humeston, Knoxville, Corydon, Bedford, Lenox, Seymour,
Centerville, Chariton, Allerton, and New Market
1145 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS 
EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Across all of Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Fowle
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
259 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-
092>097-190700-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Greene, Tama, Adair, Rolfe, Odebolt,
Manly, Ames, Creston, Waterloo, Toledo, Clarksville, Leon, Cedar
Falls, Ottumwa, Casey, Earlham, Carlisle, Algona, Aplington,
Carroll, Panora, Humboldt, New Market, Allison, Laurens, Bedford,
Kanawha, Des Moines, Centerville, Eldora, Bayard, Parkersburg,
Oskaloosa, Knoxville, Lenox, Boone, Clear Lake, Schaller,
Belmond, Indianola, Dysart, Humeston, Fontanelle, Chariton,
Ackley, Albia, Guthrie Center, Norwalk, Corydon, Pocahontas,
Eagle Grove, Exira, Adel, Gilmore City, Reinbeck, Britt, Mason
City, Grundy Center, Winterset, Wall Lake, Greenfield,
Emmetsburg, Lake View, Conrad, Marshalltown, Newton, Stuart,
Northwood, Hampton, Estherville, Iowa Falls, Webster City,
Clarion, Dike, Gladbrook, Traer, Bloomfield, Wellsburg, Mount
Ayr, Pella, Grinnell, Lake Mills, Seymour, Lake City, Early, Fort
Dodge, Audubon, Pomeroy, Forest City, Garner, Denison, Waukee,
Dumont, Rockwell City, Corning, Manson, Shell Rock, Waverly,
Fonda, Lamoni, Atlantic, Sac City, Osceola, Allerton, Jefferson,
and Perry
259 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills down to around 30 below expected.

* WHERE...All of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

CEC/cogil
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
925 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-
092>097-191330-
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Atlantic, Grundy Center, Winterset, Mason
City, Audubon, Centerville, Manly, Adel, Dike, Waukee, Humboldt,
Carlisle, Oskaloosa, Indianola, Lake Mills, Corning, Clarion,
Odebolt, Estherville, Mount Ayr, Fonda, Northwood, Aplington,
Lamoni, Tama, Newton, Cedar Falls, Clarksville, Lake City,
Earlham, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Reinbeck, Ottumwa, Carroll, Lake
View, Pocahontas, Osceola, Toledo, Casey, Panora, Humeston, Clear
Lake, Kanawha, Fort Dodge, Bloomfield, Laurens, Manson, Allison,
Waterloo, Fontanelle, Marshalltown, Greenfield, Adair,
Parkersburg, Forest City, Chariton, Des Moines, Creston, Corydon,
Eagle Grove, Greene, Denison, Exira, Jefferson, Algona, Hampton,
Gladbrook, New Market, Pella, Grinnell, Ackley, Bedford, Conrad,
Rockwell City, Seymour, Gilmore City, Ames, Waverly, Albia,
Eldora, Britt, Norwalk, Early, Rolfe, Stuart, Shell Rock, Bayard,
Perry, Allerton, Leon, Sac City, Knoxville, Traer, Schaller,
Wellsburg, Garner, Guthrie Center, Boone, Dysart, Dumont, Wall
Lake, Pomeroy, Webster City, Lenox, and Belmond
925 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to as low as around 30 below.

* WHERE...All of central Iowa. 

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

Dodson
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Audubon, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Atlantic,
Bedford, Exira, Adair, Denison, Guthrie Center, New Market,
Greenfield, Corning, Fontanelle, Carroll, Panora, and Casey
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 26 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, 
  and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  Thursday morning could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if 
  unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor 
animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-191945-
/O.NEW.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Mount Ayr, Winterset, Gladbrook,
Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Earlham, Clarion,
Carlisle, Traer, Lamoni, Iowa Falls, Grinnell, Corydon, Hampton,
Perry, Grundy Center, Allison, Webster City, Odebolt, Waverly,
Forest City, Humboldt, Britt, Emmetsburg, Oskaloosa, Wall Lake,
Lake Mills, Early, Allerton, Ackley, Mason City, Dumont, Waukee,
Chariton, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Rockwell City, Conrad,
Bloomfield, Newton, Leon, Parkersburg, Pomeroy, Reinbeck,
Osceola, Ames, Lake View, Manson, Wellsburg, Centerville, Adel,
Northwood, Aplington, Kanawha, Ottumwa, Indianola, Seymour,
Toledo, Sac City, Norwalk, Tama, Knoxville, Fonda, Laurens, Dike,
Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Boone, Lake City, Shell Rock, Creston,
Clarksville, Fort Dodge, Humeston, Albia, Belmond, Greene, Pella,
Des Moines, Rolfe, Schaller, Eldora, Manly, Algona, Estherville,
Garner, Dysart, and Jefferson
337 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM 
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 28 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 to 32 below expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern, central, and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 
  AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure 
outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

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National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-092-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.EC.W.0003.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, Exira, Casey, New
Market, Bayard, Stuart, Lenox, Carroll, Panora, Audubon, Denison,
Adair, Corning, Atlantic, Guthrie Center, and Bedford
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected 
  again this evening through Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Adair, Adams, Cass, Taylor, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, 
  and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-046>050-059>062-072>075-082>086-
093>097-200345-
/O.EXP.KDMX.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250219T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.CW.Y.0009.250220T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-
Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Gladbrook, Indianola, Webster City, Cedar
Falls, Greene, Osceola, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Britt, Schaller,
Dike, Seymour, Gilmore City, Allerton, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Leon, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Manly, Early, Mason City,
Rolfe, Knoxville, Bloomfield, Clarion, Aplington, Dumont,
Humeston, Manson, Des Moines, Chariton, Belmond, Newton,
Jefferson, Clarksville, Boone, Dysart, Parkersburg, Winterset,
Wall Lake, Adel, Rockwell City, Emmetsburg, Fonda, Garner,
Odebolt, Mount Ayr, Laurens, Shell Rock, Tama, Grinnell, Algona,
Centerville, Iowa Falls, Estherville, Pocahontas, Humboldt,
Hampton, Reinbeck, Ackley, Perry, Forest City, Creston, Earlham,
Traer, Waverly, Norwalk, Eagle Grove, Waterloo, Oskaloosa,
Conrad, Allison, Carlisle, Kanawha, Lamoni, Albia, Corydon, Lake
City, Toledo, Pella, Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Waukee, Eldora, Sac
City, Wellsburg, Lake View, and Ames
1141 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025

...CURRENT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...
...NEXT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS 
EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...


* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 30 to 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to 
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

Percha

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