Iowa Weather & Safety Alerts
10 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16
Winter Weather
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Jackson; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
WHERE…Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa.
WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.
Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
…HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO THIS MORNING…
.Light to heavy snow is ongoing across west central and southwest Wisconsin and eastern portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. With winds gusting to 35 to 50 mph, visibility reductions to as low as 1/4 of a mile are occurring. These blizzard and near blizzard conditions will continue to lead to treacherous travel through the early morning hours.
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
WHERE…Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties.
WHEN…Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.
Source: NWS La Crosse WI
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Winneshiek; Allamakee; Fayette; Clayton
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
…HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO THIS MORNING…
.Light to heavy snow is ongoing across west central and southwest Wisconsin and eastern portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. With winds gusting to 35 to 50 mph, visibility reductions to as low as 1/4 of a mile are occurring. These blizzard and near blizzard conditions will continue to lead to treacherous travel through the early morning hours.
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
WHERE…Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties.
WHEN…Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday m…
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Visit 511ia.org for road conditions.
Source: NWS La Crosse WI
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Delaware; Dubuque; Linn; Jones; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
WHERE…Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.
WHEN…Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Buchanan; Benton
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
WHERE…Benton and Buchanan Counties.
WHEN…Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Osceola; Dickinson; O’Brien; Clay; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Ida
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 12:52AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa.
WHEN…Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
IMPACTS…Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Source: NWS Sioux Falls SD
Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: 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
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:32PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
…BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE TONIGHT…
.Although snow tapers off late this evening into the early overnight, strong wind gusts will continue to result in significant blowing and drifting of snow keeping visibility degraded with white-out conditions at times, especially in rural and open areas. Travel will remain dangerous if not impossible at times.
WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55-60 mph.
WHERE…All of central Iowa.
WHEN…Until 7 AM CDT Monday.
IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Source: NWS Des Moines IA
High Wind
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
WHEN…Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Butler; Bremer; Grundy; Black Hawk; Story; Marshall; Tama; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 8:21PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
WHERE…Portions of central, east central, and southern Iowa.
WHEN…Until 4 AM CDT Monday.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. With snowfall, white-out conditions are expected at times.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Des Moines IA
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Audubon; Guthrie; Cass; Adair
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 8:21PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 25 below or lower expected.
WHERE…Portions of northern, central, and west central Iowa.
WHEN…For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Monday.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. With snowfall, white-out conditions are expected at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
What to do: 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Source: NWS Des Moines IA
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