Marshall County, IA

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In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Des Moines IA

What

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected.

Where

Portions of central, northeast, south central, and southeast Iowa.

When

From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Webster
  • Hamilton
  • Hardin
  • Grundy
  • Black Hawk
  • Boone
  • Story
  • Marshall
  • Tama
  • Jasper
  • Poweshiek
  • Mahaska
  • Wapello

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

From the forecaster

Freezing Temperatures Tonight

Created by the NWS Des Moines WFO

Temperatures will drop near to below freezing over much of central Iowa tonight into early Monday morning. Make sure to protect any sensitive vegetation! A Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning will be in effect for portions of the area where vegetation is more vulnerable.

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