High Wind Warning Issued for Dubuque, Jones, and Cedar Counties Through Friday
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of eastern Iowa, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS alert code: HWW) preceded by a Wind Advisory. These alerts indicate a significant threat of damaging winds across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning and advisory specifically impact the following regions in Iowa:
- Dubuque County
- Jones County
- Cedar County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extra caution, as winds of this magnitude make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Ensure all outdoor objects are secured to prevent them from being blown away.
Expected Conditions
Conditions will transition through two phases of intensity:
- Wind Advisory Phase: South winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- High Wind Warning Phase: West winds will increase to 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Impacts include the potential for blown-down trees and power lines, which are likely to result in widespread power outages.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: Effective from 5:00 PM Thursday, March 12, until 1:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 1:00 AM Friday, March 13, until 3:00 PM CDT Friday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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