High Wind Warning Issued for Northern and Central Iowa: 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 northern and central Iowa, effective from Thursday night through Friday morning, with gusts reaching 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northern and Central Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Des Moines
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 Northern and Central Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northern and central Iowa. This alert, issued by the NWS Des Moines office, indicates that a significant wind event is expected to impact the region, posing risks to travel and infrastructure.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area of northern and central Iowa, specifically including the following counties:
- Worth
- Cerro Gordo
- Franklin
- Butler
- Bremer
- Hamilton
- Hardin
- Grundy
- Black Hawk
- Story
- Marshall
The alert specifically notes that the Interstate 35 corridor is within the affected zone.
Expected Conditions
Residents in the warned areas should prepare for the following conditions:
- Wind Speed: West to northwest winds of 30 to 35 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach around 60 mph.
- Impacts: These damaging winds are capable of blowing down tree limbs and power lines, which may lead to power outages. Additionally, travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends the following safety precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from breaking glass or debris.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs if you are outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially when operating high-profile vehicles in open areas.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 10:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 10:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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