An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from midnight tonight until noon CST on Friday, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory from noon Friday until 3 AM CST Saturday. This alert affects several counties across central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa, including:
- Crawford
- Carroll
- Greene
- Audubon
- Guthrie
- Dallas
- Polk
- Jasper
- Poweshiek
- Cass
- Adair
- Madison
- Warren
- Marion
- Mahaska
- Adams
- Union
- Clarke
- Lucas
- Monroe
- Wapello
- Taylor
- Ringgold
- Decatur
- Wayne
- Appanoose
- Davis
The affected cities include Leon, Stuart, Knoxville, Centerville, Osceola, Pella, Exira, Albia, Atlantic, Adair, Panora, Mount Ayr, Allerton, Chariton, Audubon, New Market, Seymour, Denison, Norwalk, Bedford, Carlisle, Casey, Fontanelle, Creston, Waukee, Earlham, Guthrie Center, Humeston, Corydon, Winterset, Lamoni, Oskaloosa, Adel, Corning, Ottumwa, Grinnell, Greenfield, Des Moines, Carroll, Jefferson, Lenox, Indianola, Bloomfield, Newton, Perry, and Bayard.
Weather Conditions
- Extreme Cold Warning: Expect dangerously cold wind chills as low as 33 degrees below zero.
- Cold Weather Advisory: Wind chills could reach as low as 25 degrees below zero.
Impacts
The extreme cold poses a significant risk, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. It is crucial for individuals to take precautions when venturing outside.
Precautionary Measures
- Dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves.
- Use caution while traveling, ensuring to wear appropriate winter clothing.
- Limit time spent outdoors to reduce the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
