Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00PM Friday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing drizzle. Light ice accumulations and icy conditions.
* WHERE...Parts of central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Icy conditions this afternoon due to freezing drizzle. For Saturday, areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE ... STORY ... MARSHALL ... TAMA ... AUDUBON ... GUTHRIE ... DALLAS ... POLK ... JASPER ... POWESHIEK ... CASS ... ADAIR ... MADISON ... WARREN ... MARION ... MAHASKA
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
City of Mitchellville
204 Center Ave N
Mitchellville, IA 50169
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 515-967-2935
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP INFO50169 followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Winter Weather Advisory