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High Wind Watch issued March 3 at 9:46PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west 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 9:44PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA ...VERY STRONG WINDS AND SNOW MAY RESULT IN BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY... .An intense early Spring system is set to affect Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain will change to snow from northwest to southeast on Tuesday night as very strong winds intensify from the northwest. The combination of these winds and falling snow will cause significant visibility reductions with a period of blizzard conditions possible. Blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions will 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 with locally higher amounts will be possible. The heaviest amounts are likely near the Minnesota border. Strong northwest winds in excess of 60 mph may occur and produce visibilities below one quarter of a mile with snow and blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.