State of Iowa Weather Doppler Radar Map

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Iowa

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 2:39AM CST until November 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 8:39 am
* WHAT...Northwest winds from 20 to 30 mph with 45 mph gusts expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few […]
Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 1:55AM CST until November 21 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:55 am
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Some gusts up to 50 MPH will be possible in northwest Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. […]

Iowa weather: Showers taper off but the strong winds aren't going anywhere just yet - KCCI Des Moines Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:53 pm
Iowa weather: Showers taper off but the strong winds aren't going anywhere just yet KCCI Des Moines
When does central Iowa typically see its first snowfall? - KCCI Des Moines Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:22 pm
When does central Iowa typically see its first snowfall? KCCI Des Moines
How the Pacific Northwest's 'bomb cyclone' might affect Iowa's weather - Des Moines Register Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:28 pm
How the Pacific Northwest's 'bomb cyclone' might affect Iowa's weather Des Moines Register
First snowflakes as cooler weather settles in - KCRG Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm
First snowflakes as cooler weather settles in KCRG
Safety tips for paddling in cold weather - Southeast Iowa Union Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Safety tips for paddling in cold weather Southeast Iowa Union

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