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Location: Essex, IA
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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:57 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and southeast
Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Snowfall and gusty winds will result in some reductions
in visibility which may cause issues for travelers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A glaze of ice will accumulate on power lines
and branches, and may result in isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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High Wind Warning
Issued: 2:14 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. The combination of gusty winds and falling snow will
result in reductions to visibility and difficult driving
conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

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