High Wind Warning Issued for Polk, Jasper, and Poweshiek Counties in Central Iowa
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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 High Wind Warning is in effect for Central Iowa from Thursday night to Friday morning, with wind gusts up to 60 mph potentially causing power outages and travel hazards.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Des Moines IA
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 Central Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in Central Iowa. This alert signifies that damaging wind conditions are expected within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Jasper, Polk, and Poweshiek Counties. This includes the Interstate 80 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for damaging winds that can blow down tree limbs and power lines, potentially causing widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Drivers on north-south roads should exercise extreme caution.
Expected Conditions
West to northwest winds are forecast to reach speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach near 60 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 10:00 PM CDT Thursday, March 12, until 10:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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