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Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1125 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...Significant Winter Storm with Blizzard Conditions and Extreme
Cold over the Next Few Days...

Blizzard Warnings Now in Effect Thursday into Saturday!

A powerful winter storm will begin impacting the region today and
last into Friday night. A significant multifaceted event is
expected, including periods of concurrent blizzard conditions and
extreme cold. Travel could be dangerous to near impossible at
times Thursday and Friday. Extreme cold is expected as well with
wind chills falling to 20 to 40 below zero from late Thursday
through the end of the week.

Those with holiday travel planned later today through Friday
night are strongly encouraged to pay close attention to forecast
updates and road conditions, and prepare accordingly if travel is
a must. Altering travel plans, if possible, is strongly
encouraged.

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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,
Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early,
Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge,
Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll,
Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, and Adel
1125 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow is beginning this afternoon and will continue
  intermittently through early Thursday. Winds will also increase
  Thursday and continue into Friday night when blizzard conditions
  are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with
  locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph or
  greater may occur late Thursday through Friday. Extreme cold and
  wind chills of 20 to 40 below will be common.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Iowa

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon CST Thursday.
  For the Blizzard Warning, from noon Thursday to 6 AM CST
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on periods of blizzard conditions along with very
  poor road conditions at times. Areas of blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions may
  impact the morning and definitely the evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It needs to be emphasized that the
  combination of blowing snow, blizzard conditions, and extreme
  cold will be very hazardous and possibly life threatening if
  stranded outside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.

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