Alert High Wind Warning from THU 10:00 PM CDT until FRI 7:00 AM CDT Mar 12, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Updated 21 mins ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save High Winds Expected Overnight in Central and Northern IowaWhat’s Happening:A High Wind Warning is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. Expect strong west to northwest winds.Affected Areas:Central IowaNorthern IowaWhat to Expect:Winds from the west to northwest at 30 to 35 mphWind gusts up to 60 mphImpacts:Potential for downed trees and power linesWidespread power outages likelyChallenging travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles Safety Tips:Stay in lower levels of your home and away from windowsBe cautious of falling debris and tree limbsUse extra caution if driving is necessary People are also reading… "It was the best decision of my life" ISU's Joshua Jefferson reflects on returning for senior season UPDATE: Jimmy Rogers' buyout revealed, along with salary, contract incentives Tamin Lipsey leaves ISU as most-impactful Cyclone in Otzelberger era "Chronic underinvestment": Former Iowa State gymnastics coach KJ Kindler on program cut Former Iowa State gymnast, assistant coach Haylee Young responds to Jamie Pollard's letter Iowa State matchup, TV info, path for Big 12 Tournament revealed Where Iowa State projects in bracketology one week from Selection Sunday Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says 'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84 What was Jan Jensen message to Iowa to spark offense in fourth quarter? Rocket accused of kickback scheme, hiking cost of homebuying Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or dbrnews.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Related to this story Most Popular Red Flag Warning from THU 12:00 PM CDT until THU 9:00 PM CDT Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Southwestern Iowa Today Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video As gas prices rise, electric vehicle owners have an advantage. Could that spark more EV interest? Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month AP Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes
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