High Wind Warning Iowa | Effective 03/11/2026 19:33

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:33PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 7:33pm
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Palo Alto; Hancock; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA