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Location: Alta, IA
Elevation: 1424ft
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High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:36 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:36 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

Blizzard Warning
Issued: 1:32 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards
create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or
impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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