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High Wind Watch issued March 3 at 2:39PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...All of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may not be occurring for the duration of the high winds. However, when the snow is falling, near blizzard conditions are expected. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 3 at 2:35PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA ...VERY STRONG WINDS AND SNOW WILL COMBINE TO REDUCE VISITBILITY AND CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS... .A strong early Spring system is set to affect Iowa on Tuesday into Wednesday. Rain will change to snow from northwest to southeast on Tuesday night as strong winds increase from the northwest. The combination of these winds and falling snow 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. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches expected although locally higher amounts will be possible. The heaviest amounts are likely near the Minnesota border. Strong northwest winds in excess of 50 mph producing visibilities below one quarter of a mile when snow is falling. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * 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.