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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

IAZ057>060-100545-
/O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0015.251210T0600Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0006.251210T0300Z-251210T1500Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-
Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Des Moines, Perry,
Panora, Adel, Audubon, Casey, Bayard, Exira, and Waukee
131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Dallas, Polk, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

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IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-044>049-100545-
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0006.251210T0300Z-251210T1500Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-
Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-
Including the cities of Carroll, Ackley, Iowa Falls, Northwood,
Estherville, Eldora, Pocahontas, Schaller, Webster City, Pomeroy,
Clear Lake, Lake View, Kanawha, Laurens, Mason City, Belmond,
Rolfe, Denison, Rockwell City, Fonda, Clarion, Lake Mills,
Hampton, Algona, Emmetsburg, Sac City, Gilmore City, Early,
Boone, Marshalltown, Ames, Manson, Garner, Manly, Wall Lake,
Odebolt, Lake City, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Forest City, Britt,
Jefferson, and Humboldt
131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western, central, and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

IAZ061-062-070>075-081>086-092>097-100545-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0015.251210T0600Z-251210T1500Z/
Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-
Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Bloomfield, Centerville, Lenox, Pella,
Newton, Chariton, Norwalk, Winterset, Allerton, Osceola,
Greenfield, Ottumwa, Adair, Fontanelle, Carlisle, Mount Ayr,
Bedford, Creston, Earlham, Lamoni, Corydon, Seymour, Atlantic,
Oskaloosa, New Market, Stuart, Knoxville, Grinnell, Leon,
Indianola, Albia, Corning, and Humeston
131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
  outdoor decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Lee