* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central into south central and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: STORY ... MARSHALL ... POLK ... JASPER ... POWESHIEK ... WARREN ... MARION ... MAHASKA ... CLARKE ... LUCAS ... MONROE ... WAPELLO ... RINGGOLD ... DECATUR ... WAYNE ... APPANOOSE ... DAVIS
Instructions:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
