Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 1000 am CDT, Mar 13th 2026

IAZ073>075-084>086-121900-
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.A.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/
Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-
Including the cities of Albia, Chariton, Pella, Indianola,
Ottumwa, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Carlisle, and Norwalk
348 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.
Gusts could peak near 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren, and Wapello
Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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