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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY WITH INTENSE WINDS AND SNOW...

.A strong early spring system will continue to affect Iowa today. 
Strong northwest winds will persist for much of the day, with gusts 
to 50-65 mph at times, before diminishing late. Snow continues to 
gradually diminish, but the strong winds continue to blow snow 
around keeping visibilities degraded and travel difficult.

IAZ070>074-081>084-092>094-051945-
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Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-
Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Lamoni, Indianola, Stuart, Lenox,
Creston, Chariton, Leon, New Market, Knoxville, Adair, Bedford,
Winterset, Carlisle, Osceola, Atlantic, Fontanelle, Pella,
Earlham, Mount Ayr, Norwalk, Greenfield, and Corning
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with visibilities 
rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may continue at times 
causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel conditions may remain 
difficult for the next several hours.

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IAZ095-051945-
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Wayne-
Including the cities of Allerton, Corydon, Humeston, and Seymour
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions continue to improve this afternoon with snow ending and 
visibilities rising or unrestricted. Patchy blowing snow may 
continue at times causing continued slick spots on roads. Travel 
conditions may remain difficult for the next several hours.

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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-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Including the cities of Lake Mills, Reinbeck, Clear Lake, Fort
Dodge, Lake View, Greene, Schaller, Manson, Conrad, Fonda,
Parkersburg, Garner, Odebolt, Adel, Shell Rock, Rockwell City,
Jefferson, Des Moines, Waterloo, Eagle Grove, Sac City, Pomeroy,
Aplington, Exira, Casey, Belmond, Manly, Eldora, Rolfe, Hampton,
Ackley, Britt, Clarion, Waverly, Marshalltown, Cedar Falls,
Early, Gilmore City, Carroll, Lake City, Panora, Wellsburg,
Boone, Northwood, Wall Lake, Forest City, Denison, Allison,
Humboldt, Mason City, Dumont, Webster City, Audubon, Dike,
Waukee, Emmetsburg, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, Algona, Ames,
Estherville, Clarksville, Guthrie Center, Perry, Kanawha, Newton,
Laurens, Pocahontas, and Bayard
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

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.

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IAZ050-062-075-085-086-096-097-052100-
/O.CON.KDMX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250305T2100Z/
Tama-Poweshiek-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Gladbrook, Dysart, Tama,
Ottumwa, Bloomfield, Toledo, Traer, Grinnell, Albia, and
Centerville
1233 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a trace. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could 
  reduce visibilities at times. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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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