Wind Advisory Today

Posted: December 13, 2022 at 7:59 am

Strong, gusty winds are expected to spread across the area through today. The strongest gusts will likely exceed 40 miles per hour, with some locations gusting over 45 miles per hour. The impacts from a wintry mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain could be amplified by the strong winds. Expect difficult travel, unsecured objects could be blown about, and power outages are also possible.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Floyd, Chickasaw and Fayette Counties. In Minnesota, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore Counties.

* WHEN…Winds increase steadily this morning with the strongest winds during the afternoon. Winds decrease Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.