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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 8:28 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...western, central, and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 8:28 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected tonight into Friday morning, and possible again Friday night into Saturday morning. * WHERE...western, central, and southern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
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