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Location: Van Meter, IA
Elevation: 275ft
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:29 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST
this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 8:29 AM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST
this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

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