Blizzard Warning until 06:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to an inch or two. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero at times.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WORTH ... CERRO GORDO ... FRANKLIN ... BUTLER ... BREMER ... HARDIN ... GRUNDY ... BLACK HAWK ... MARSHALL ... TAMA ... JASPER ... POWESHIEK
Instructions:
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. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
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:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Blizzard Warning