High Wind Warning Issued for Northern and Central Iowa Through Friday Morning
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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, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and travel difficulties.
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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
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Des Moines, IA. The alert is effective from 10 PM Thursday, March 12, until 7 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northern into central Iowa, specifically including the following counties:
- Emmet
- Kossuth
- Winnebago
- Palo Alto
- Hancock
- Pocahontas
- Humboldt
- Wright
- Sac
- Calhoun
- Webster
- Crawford
- Carroll
- Greene
- Boone
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for west to northwest winds sustained between 30 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach approximately 60 mph. These damaging winds are capable of blowing down tree limbs and power lines, potentially leading to power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 10 PM Thursday and is scheduled to expire at 7 AM CDT on Friday.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises residents to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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