Strong, Gusty Winds Today

It will be a very windy end to February as strong, gusty west to northwest winds blow across the region. The strongest winds continue through early this evening, gusting upwards of 35 to 55 mph across parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa, and between 35 and 45 mph in western Wisconsin. A few localized wind gusts may approach 60 mph across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa this afternoon and evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect.

Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile vehicles along north-south running roads.

Today: Strong, Gusty Winds

What: west, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, gusts 35 to 55 mph. A few localized gusts will approach 60 mph in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.
Where: entire area. Strongest across southeast Minnesota & northeast Iowa.
Timing: strongest from late morning into the afternoon.
Impacts: high profile vehicles may encounter difficult travel (especially along north-south running roads). Outdoor furniture, loose objects likely to get blown around
ACTION: secure lightweight, outdoor objects (such as garbage cans). Be prepared for difficult driving conditions, especially open areas

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Road reports: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
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