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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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Lee