Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles ESE Hudson IA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
426 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
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Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
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426 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions Thursday. Winds
Thursday night in the north will create strong crosswinds on
north-south roadways.

Chances for snow return to the forecast this weekend. Highest
chance for snow in northern Iowa.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed at this time.

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High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1245 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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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-
Including the cities of Webster City, Early, Ames, Fort Dodge,
Emmetsburg, Cedar Falls, Shell Rock, Pocahontas, Eagle Grove,
Kanawha, Conrad, Manly, Jefferson, Forest City, Garner, Clarion,
Boone, Sac City, Lake View, Reinbeck, Pomeroy, Greene, Schaller,
Wellsburg, Allison, Algona, Waterloo, Carroll, Fonda, Humboldt,
Ackley, Gilmore City, Iowa Falls, Belmond, Estherville,
Aplington, Denison, Rockwell City, Britt, Lake City,
Marshalltown, Mason City, Northwood, Clarksville, Clear Lake,
Odebolt, Laurens, Waverly, Lake Mills, Wall Lake, Dumont, Eldora,
Parkersburg, Hampton, Rolfe, Grundy Center, Dike, and Manson
1245 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Much of northern Iowa and portions of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From Thursday night into Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Lee