Weather Alerts For Elwood, IA

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1157 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, and Fort Madison 1157 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...Strong Winds Overnight... Strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph and sporadically higher will continue over eastern Iowa through 3 A.M. before gradually easing. Use caution if traveling, especially for those in high profile vehicles.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 847 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Keokuk-Washington- Including the cities of Anamosa, Independence, Clinton, Marengo, Tipton, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Washington, Maquoketa, Manchester, Sigourney, Vinton, and Iowa City 847 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 20 minutes or less. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&