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Location: Mason City, IA
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 4:02 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow
accumulations may exceed 6 inches. Winds could gust to 50 mph or
higher.

* WHERE...Portions of northern into north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 2:42 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central into eastern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

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