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City of Waukee
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 :: 04:17 p.m. CST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 12:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph or greater possible. Winds will become more westerly later this evening.

* WHERE...Iowa.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles such as semi trucks, busses, and large SUVs and vans. Fires may spread quickly, with blowing dust possible as well.

* AFFECTED AREAS: POCAHONTAS ... HUMBOLDT ... WRIGHT ... SAC ... CALHOUN ... WEBSTER ... HAMILTON ... HARDIN ... CRAWFORD ... CARROLL ... GREENE ... BOONE ... STORY ... MARSHALL ... AUDUBON ... GUTHRIE ... DALLAS ... POLK ... JASPER ... CASS ... ADAIR ... MADISON ... WARREN ... MARION ... MAHASKA ... ADAMS ... UNION ... CLARKE ... LUCAS ... MONROE ... WAPELLO ... TAYLOR ... RINGGOLD ... DECATUR ... WAYNE ... APPANOOSE ... DAVIS

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use extreme caution if you must drive.

Address/Location
City of Waukee
230 W. Hickman Rd
Waukee, IA 50263

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 515-978-7979

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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