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Ice Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...Significant Ice Storm Potential Over Northern Iowa Tonight into
Tuesday...

.A winter storm will spread mixed precipitation across the Upper
Midwest from later today into Tuesday. A mix of freezing rain and
snow is anticipated in parts of northwest and north central Iowa,
with a potential for significant ice accumulations by sunrise
Tuesday. During the day Tuesday, much of the precipitation will
transition to rain before changing to snow late Tuesday afternoon
and overnight. In this update, there has been a southward shift in
the potential axis of ice accumulations which has resulted in an
expansion of the Ice Storm Warning. With this recent shift, higher
snowfall accumulations could result over the northwest and far north
central Iowa. Travel impacts are likely during this time frame, with
the potential for power outages.

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Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-
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, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake,
Schaller, and Early
342 AM CST Mon Jan 2 2023

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of
  one quarter to one half of an inch and snow accumulations of two
  to six inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest into north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be very treacherous. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app,
www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

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Instructions:

BE WEATHER AWARE