BOONE, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning affecting Boone and the surrounding area:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 404 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...Blizzard Conditions Western into Central Iowa Tonight into Friday with Significant Travel Impacts Expected... .The first of two waves of wintry precipitation is moving into the state this morning with some limited impacts this morning. There will be a short dry period later this morning into a part of this afternoon before the second wave of precipitation moves into the state. Snow accompanied by strong winds will create blizzard conditions over western Iowa and toward the I-35 corridor tonight into Friday. Significant travel impacts with near impossible travel at times later tonight into Friday is expected. Snow will end Friday night, but travel impacts will linger. ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible at times with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Isolated power outages and tree damage may occur with the gusty winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
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