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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:55 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow showers and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations near an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern into north central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches. 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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:55 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...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... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. &&
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