Weather Alerts For Eldora, IA

# HEADLINE -------------------- Gusty Winds into This Afternoon May Elevate Fire Weather Conditions and Cause Blowing Dust # SUMMARY -------------------- WHAT...Gusty winds becoming from the west and northwest sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. These winds may cause localized blowing dust, especially where open fields were recently plowed. In addition, elevated fire weather conditions may exist due to these winds and dry conditions. # DETAILS -------------------- WHERE North of Highway 30 and along and west of I-35. WHEN Until at least mid-afternoon. IMPACTS Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing dust. Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle on north/south roads, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and reduced visibility. Burning is discouraged. ISSUED AT Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Des Moines IA HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hardin, Pocahontas, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Crawford, Emmet, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Sac, Webster, Winnebago, Worth, Wright Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone

Pollen Index: 11.2 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ash, Birch and Maple. Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be falling but will remain in the very high range. This lowering of pollen concentrations is a result of falling temperatures.