High Wind Watch issued March 3 at 9:46PM CST until March 5 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN…From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow may not be occurring for the duration of
the high winds. However, when the snow is falling, near blizzard
conditions are expected.

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