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Blizzard Warning
Issued: 9:59 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:24 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:21 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Quick Visibility Reductions with Intense Snow Showers... WHAT...Intense snow showers will quickly reduced visibility. Brief periods of whiteout conditions are possible at times. Winds may gust over 45-50 mph at times as well. Snow amounts will be minimal. WHERE...Portions of north central to central Iowa including portions of I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 6pm. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions and slower than normal commute times due to periods of whiteout conditions are possible given the strong winds with falling snow. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Motorists should be careful and prepare for quick changes in visibility and road conditions in a short distance as snow showers move in and out of an area.
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