Including the cities of Vinton, Anamosa, Marengo, Manchester,
Independence, Iowa City, Dubuque, Clinton, Cedar Rapids,
Maquoketa, and Tipton
201 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of east central and northeast Iowa.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
