High Wind Warning Issued for East Central Iowa with Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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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 several Iowa counties, effective from early Friday morning through the afternoon, as wind gusts are expected to reach 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of east central Iowa. This warning follows a Wind Advisory currently in effect. The High Wind Warning is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of impact.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the following counties in Iowa:
- Benton
- Iowa
- Johnson
- Linn
- Buchanan
- Delaware
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extra caution if you must drive, as winds this strong can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around by the wind.
Expected Conditions
Two distinct phases of wind activity are expected:
- During the Wind Advisory: South winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
- During the High Wind Warning: West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Impacts include hazardous travel conditions, potential damage to tree limbs, and the possibility of power outages.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: Remains in effect until 1:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 1:00 AM CDT Friday until 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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