Story County, IA
Alerts
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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
Briefing
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.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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