Hazardous Weather Outlook for Alpha, Iowa
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
310 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
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310 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Freezing to near freezing temperatures tonight. Damage to fruit
blossoms and other sensitive vegetation is likely if protective
measures are not taken.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
More freezing to near freezing temperatures Sunday morning.
Precautions should be taken to protect cold sensitive plants.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
No action needed.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
Freeze Warning for Alpha, Iowa
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
147 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
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Including the cities of Decorah, Charles City, Rochester, La
Crosse, Arcadia, Caledonia, Oelwein, New Hampton, Waukon, Austin,
Prairie Du Chien, Winona, Platteville, Viroqua, Preston, Osage,
Richland Center, Alma, Dodge Center, Wabasha, Whitehall, Cresco,
and Elkader
147 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Special Weather Statement for Alpha, Iowa
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
110 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
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Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City,
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin,
and Preston
110 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...Gusty Winds This Afternoon...
Strong westerly winds will gust from 35 to 45 mph this afternoon,
with the highest gusts across open, unsheltered areas of southeast
Minnesota and northeast Iowa. Secure any loose outdoor items and
use caution if driving, especially if operating high profile
vehicles or trailers.