DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Western and Northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a short lived increase in stronger winds for the next 4 to 5 hours over the region. Winds will lessen slightly below criteria after 2 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. (contributed information, NWS)