Blizzard Warning Issued for Southern Iowa: Dangerous Travel and High Winds Expected Sunday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for south central, southeast, and southwest Iowa from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, featuring wind gusts up to 65 mph and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- South Central, Southeast, and Southwest Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Des Moines IA
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central, Southeast, and Southwest Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Iowa. This alert signifies that a significant winter storm will impact the region, creating hazardous conditions due to high winds and falling snow.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Iowa:
- Adams
- Union
- Clarke
- Lucas
- Monroe
- Wapello
- Taylor
- Ringgold
- Decatur
- Wayne
- Appanoose
- Davis
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. For the latest updates on travel conditions, residents are encouraged to check the Iowa 511 app, visit www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to develop as precipitation transitions from rain on Sunday morning to a wintry mix and eventually to snow. While total snow accumulations in these specific areas are forecast between 1 and 3 inches, wind gusts as high as 55 to 65 mph will result in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. The wintry mix may also produce a light glaze of ice. These strong winds could cause tree damage and lead to power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, until 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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