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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
221 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-130000-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda,
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton,
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake,
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy,
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo,
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames,
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook
221 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026

...Gusty Winds into This Evening Causing Blowing Dust and May
Elevate Fire Weather Conditions...

WHAT...Gusty winds becoming from the west and northwest sustained
at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. These winds is
causing blowing dust, especially where open fields were recently
plowed. In addition, elevated fire weather conditions may exist
due to these winds and dry conditions.

WHERE...North of Highway 30.

WHEN...Until early evening.

IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller
tree branches may break. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing
dust. Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle on
north/south roads, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions
and reduced visibility. Burning is discouraged.

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