Weather Alerts For Iowa City, IA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 942 AM CST Mon Jan 19 2026 Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Keokuk-Washington- Including the cities of Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Manchester, Iowa City, Independence, Marengo, Tipton, Clinton, Anamosa, Sigourney, Washington, Maquoketa, and Vinton 942 AM CST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * 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... 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. &&