Uyarılar, Des Moines

Winter Storm Watch issued March 3 at 12:10PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA ...VERY STRONG WINDS AND SNOW WILL COMBINE TO REDUCE VISITBILITY AND CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS... .Very strong northwest winds, gusting over 50 mph, are forecast from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Rain will also change to snow from northwest to southeast on Tuesday night, and falling snow combined with the very strong winds will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions possible. Snow covered roads will also make travel hazardous. Conditions should gradually improve later Wednesday as the snow ends and winds slowly subside. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Light to moderate snow accumulations possible. Winds are expected to gust in excess of 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and slippery driving conditions due to falling snow and very strong winds. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.