URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL

227 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

IAZ040>042-051>053-063>065-076-077-190430-

/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0007.250219T0000Z-250219T1800Z/

Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-

Keokuk-Washington-

Including the cities of Vinton, Iowa City, Manchester, Sigourney,

Washington, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Independence, Dubuque,

Marengo, and Tipton

227 PM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO

NOON CST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE…Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero

could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a

hat, and gloves.