Special Weather Statement 04/14/2025 16:57 for Iowa areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 6:57PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2025 - 4:57pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
WHAT...Strong northwest winds are expected to persist early this evening with general wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, and a few spots reaching gusts to around 55 mph near showers or a few storms. WHERE...Much of central Iowa. WHEN...Through 9 pm this evening. IMPACTS...Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be blown around. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA