< Wind Advisory Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 08:37

Wind Advisory Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 08:37

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 10:37AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Buchanan, and Delaware Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Buchanan; Delaware; Benton; Linn; Iowa; Johnson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL