…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT.

EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 60 TO 70 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE RAIN SHOWERS THAT ARE MOVING THROUGH THE AREA. THESE WINDS WILL CAUSE TREE DAMAGE ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.