Weather Alerts For Mount Vernon, IA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Keokuk-Washington- Including the cities of Independence, Tipton, Anamosa, Iowa City, Clinton, Vinton, Maquoketa, Cedar Rapids, Manchester, Washington, Dubuque, Marengo, and Sigourney 231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes. 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. &&