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Home Blizzard Warning 0004 Issued by the Des Moines Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 15:59:24 877 WWUS43 KDMX 182159 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 IAZ004>007-015>017-190300- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Emmetsburg, Manly, Lake Mills, Estherville, Algona, Garner, Forest City, and Northwood 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ023>028-190300- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Dumont, Humboldt, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Fonda, Clarion, Laurens, Belmond, Parkersburg, Rolfe, Clarksville, Aplington, Hampton, Shell Rock, Allison, Waverly, Pocahontas, and Greene 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ035>039-049-050-190300- /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0005.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Grundy Center, Dysart, Dike, Traer, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Conrad, Ackley, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Eldora, Tama, Gladbrook, Toledo, Cedar Falls, Iowa Falls, Webster City, and Reinbeck 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Hagenhoff Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 15:59:24 877 WWUS43 KDMX 182159 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 IAZ004>007-015>017-190300- /O.UPG.KDMX.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Emmetsburg, Manly, Lake Mills, Estherville, Algona, Garner, Forest City, and Northwood 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ023>028-190300- /O.NEW.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Dumont, Humboldt, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Fonda, Clarion, Laurens, Belmond, Parkersburg, Rolfe, Clarksville, Aplington, Hampton, Shell Rock, Allison, Waverly, Pocahontas, and Greene 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ035>039-049-050-190300- /O.NEW.KDMX.WS.W.0005.251218T2159Z-251219T0300Z/ Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Grundy Center, Dysart, Dike, Traer, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Conrad, Ackley, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Eldora, Tama, Gladbrook, Toledo, Cedar Falls, Iowa Falls, Webster City, and Reinbeck 359 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Hagenhoff Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 19:35:59 782 WWUS43 KDMX 190135 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 IAZ004-005-015-023-024-190245- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Including the cities of Algona, Laurens, Pocahontas, Estherville, Gilmore City, Fonda, Rolfe, Emmetsburg, and Humboldt 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions are improving across the are. Slick roads and some blowing snow remains possible this evening. $$ IAZ035-190245- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Webster- Including the cities of Fort Dodge 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions are improving across the are. Slick roads and some blowing snow remains possible this evening. $$ IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-190300- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Belmond, Clear Lake, Dumont, Lake Mills, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Hampton, Aplington, Waverly, Manly, Parkersburg, Clarion, Garner, Britt, Forest City, Mason City, Northwood, Greene, Kanawha, and Allison 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ036>039-049-050-190300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Ackley, Conrad, Toledo, Gladbrook, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Traer, Waterloo, Reinbeck, Dysart, Cedar Falls, Dike, Iowa Falls, Tama, Webster City, Wellsburg, and Eldora 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Donavon Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-12-18 19:35:59 782 WWUS43 KDMX 190135 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 IAZ004-005-015-023-024-190245- /O.CAN.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt- Including the cities of Algona, Laurens, Pocahontas, Estherville, Gilmore City, Fonda, Rolfe, Emmetsburg, and Humboldt 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions are improving across the are. Slick roads and some blowing snow remains possible this evening. $$ IAZ035-190245- /O.CAN.KDMX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Webster- Including the cities of Fort Dodge 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Conditions are improving across the are. Slick roads and some blowing snow remains possible this evening. $$ IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-190300- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Belmond, Clear Lake, Dumont, Lake Mills, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Hampton, Aplington, Waverly, Manly, Parkersburg, Clarion, Garner, Britt, Forest City, Mason City, Northwood, Greene, Kanawha, and Allison 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ IAZ036>039-049-050-190300- /O.CON.KDMX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Ackley, Conrad, Toledo, Gladbrook, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Traer, Waterloo, Reinbeck, Dysart, Cedar Falls, Dike, Iowa Falls, Tama, Webster City, Wellsburg, and Eldora 735 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Conditions will rapidly change from fair to whiteout. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage and dangerous driving conditions particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. && $$ Donavon Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-18 20:54:32 761 WWUS43 KDMX 190253 WSWDMX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 853 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 IAZ006-007-016-017-025>028-190400- /O.EXP.KDMX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer- Including the cities of Eagle Grove, Belmond, Clear Lake, Dumont, Lake Mills, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Hampton, Aplington, Waverly, Manly, Parkersburg, Clarion, Garner, Britt, Forest City, Mason City, Northwood, Greene, Kanawha, and Allison 853 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... Snow showers are beginning to diminish across the area and visibilities are improving. Localized areas with blowing snow remain possible through midnight. $$ IAZ036>039-049-050-190400- /O.EXP.KDMX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/ Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Ackley, Conrad, Toledo, Gladbrook, Marshalltown, Grundy Center, Traer, Waterloo, Reinbeck, Dysart, Cedar Falls, Dike, Iowa Falls, Tama, Webster City, Wellsburg, and Eldora 853 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... Snow showers are beginning to diminish across the area. Localized areas with blowing snow remain possible through midnight. $$ Donavon |
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