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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY...

.The combination of moderate to heavy snow and strong, gusty winds 
may produce blizzard conditions Wednesday. Winds may gust to 50 mph 
or more. Travel may be difficult to impossible at times.

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/O.CON.KDMX.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250320T0600Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-
Guthrie-Cass-
Including the cities of Fonda, Carroll, Estherville, Audubon,
Lake City, Aplington, Fort Dodge, Kanawha, Emmetsburg,
Parkersburg, Jefferson, Allison, Wall Lake, Atlantic, Gilmore
City, Webster City, Waverly, Lake View, Britt, Clear Lake,
Guthrie Center, Mason City, Pocahontas, Rockwell City, Sac City,
Clarion, Shell Rock, Early, Denison, Laurens, Schaller, Exira,
Manly, Dumont, Humboldt, Lake Mills, Eldora, Northwood, Manson,
Belmond, Iowa Falls, Rolfe, Odebolt, Eagle Grove, Bayard, Boone,
Forest City, Algona, Panora, Pomeroy, Ackley, Casey, Garner,
Hampton, Greene, and Clarksville
252 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 8 inches possible across the watch area. The higher 
  end of that range over west central and northern Iowa. Winds could 
  gust as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may 
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout 
  conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and 
  potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute 
  northwest and evening commute there and farther south and east.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With wind gusts of 50 mph or more possible, 
  tree damage and power outages may occur even outside of locations 
  that receive significant snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden 
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the 
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially 
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is 
winterized and in good working order.

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Hagenhoff