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High Wind Warning
Issued: 10:28 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:55 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to steadily fall Sunday evening through Monday morning, leading to slick road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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