Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles SE Graettinger IA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
603 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-141500-
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-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
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, Gladbrook, Audubon,
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee,
Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk,
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr,
Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville,
and Bloomfield
603 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

...Period of Gusty Winds This Morning...

WHAT...Gusty winds from the northwest gusting to 35-45 mph.

WHERE...All of Central Iowa.

WHEN...Until mid morning.

IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller
tree branches may break.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when
driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
408 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-151015-
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-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
408 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Gusty winds are expected to continue this morning, then gradually
subside through the afternoon. Wind gusts may approach 45+ mph in
northern and western Iowa.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Snowfall possible at times Thursday through Saturday. Light snow
is expected on Thursday over eastern/northeastern Iowa. Snow
showers or snow squalls are possible on Friday and may cause
travel impacts. Wind will accompany snow, at times, meaning
visibility reduction from snow will be possible.

Gusty winds are expected Friday, with values up to 35-40 mph
possible.

Temperatures in the single digits to just below zero are expected
over northern Iowa for morning lows this weekend, along with
feels like temperatures down to -10 to -20 degrees.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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