Weather Alerts For Slater, IA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL OCCUR TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop this evening and tonight, with the strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow on the ground. While there may be an initial crust on the top layer of the snow, it will erode quickly causing blowing snow and hazardous travel conditions. Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Calhoun-Webster- Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Clarksville, Waterloo, Gladbrook, Ackley, Iowa Falls, Northwood, Dumont, Estherville, Eldora, Tama, Pocahontas, Dysart, Webster City, Pomeroy, Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Waverly, Kanawha, Laurens, Traer, Mason City, Belmond, Rolfe, Rockwell City, Grundy Center, Dike, Fonda, Clarion, Lake Mills, Hampton, Allison, Algona, Emmetsburg, Gilmore City, Marshalltown, Ames, Parkersburg, Manson, Conrad, Garner, Manly, Lake City, Toledo, Eagle Grove, Aplington, Greene, Fort Dodge, Wellsburg, Reinbeck, Forest City, Britt, Humboldt, and Shell Rock 131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Scattered snow showers are possible with minor accumulations. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Blowing snow will result in hazardous road conditions and reduced visibility at times. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tonight to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Reduced visibility is expected and near-blizzard conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous, particularly in rural and open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall- Including the cities of Carroll, Ackley, Iowa Falls, Northwood, Estherville, Eldora, Pocahontas, Schaller, Webster City, Pomeroy, Clear Lake, Lake View, Kanawha, Laurens, Mason City, Belmond, Rolfe, Denison, Rockwell City, Fonda, Clarion, Lake Mills, Hampton, Algona, Emmetsburg, Sac City, Gilmore City, Early, Boone, Marshalltown, Ames, Manson, Garner, Manly, Wall Lake, Odebolt, Lake City, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Forest City, Britt, Jefferson, and Humboldt 131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western, central, and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&