Ice Storm Warning

Headline

...WIDESPREAD FREEZING RAIN ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED BY DAYBREAK SATURDAY...
.Areas of freezing rain, mixed with sleet at times, continue to advance through central Iowa this evening. This will continue through around midnight before becoming predominately freezing rain. One to two tenths of an inch of icing, possibly higher east, are expected by Saturday morning. A wintry mix, including some light snow, is expected over northern Iowa later Saturday, but temperatures should warm sufficiently for a cold rain central and south by the afternoon.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 923 PM CST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...WIDESPREAD FREEZING RAIN ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED BY DAYBREAK SATURDAY... .Areas of freezing rain, mixed with sleet at times, continue to advance through central Iowa this evening. This will continue through around midnight before becoming predominately freezing rain. One to two tenths of an inch of icing, possibly higher east, are expected by Saturday morning. A wintry mix, including some light snow, is expected over northern Iowa later Saturday, but temperatures should warm sufficiently for a cold rain central and south by the afternoon. ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Grundy, Tama, and Black Hawk Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause scattered power outages. Travel could be very hazardous due to slick roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.