UPDATE — WINTER STORM WARNING for Floyd, Mitchell, Worth, southern Minnesota — rest of area Winter Weather Advisory

These are the Winter Storm Watch statements from the National Weather Service as issued this afternoon. For further updates click here.

Iowa Road Conditions link

Minnesota Road Conditions link

 

Worth-
Including the cities of Northwood and Manly
324 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE…Northeast Iowa.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon,
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Dodge Center,
Rochester, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien,
Richland Center, and Platteville
305 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow…accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest Wisconsin, north central and
northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Iowa can be found on-line at
511ia.org, in Minnesota at 511mn.org, and in Wisconsin at
511wi.gov or by calling 5 1 1.

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Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-
Bremer-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, and Waverly
324 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2019

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches
expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE…Northern Iowa.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.