2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles W Dewar IA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 234 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-151945- 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- 234 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight Elevated fire conditions are possible across parts of northern Iowa through early evening due to south winds of 20-25 mph gusting to near 40 mph and relative humidity falling into the 25-30% range. Blowing dust may also occur. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday An active weather pattern will be in place Friday through at least Monday, with chances for strong to severe thunderstorms at times each day. However the details of timing, location, and hazard types will be better determined in the coming days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is possible at times Friday through Monday. $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 149 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-150000- Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls 149 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026 ...Gusty Wind and Lower Relative Humidity May Cause Elevated Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon... WHAT...Gusty wind from the south will persist this afternoon. The wind will be sustained at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to around 40 mph. The wind may cause localized blowing dust, especially over open fields. In addition, elevated fire weather conditions may occur due to these winds and dry conditions. WHERE...Along and north of Highway 20. WHEN..Through 7 pm. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing dust. Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle on east/west roads, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and reduced visibility. Burning is discouraged. $$