Wind Advisory in Effect for Iowa and Minnesota Counties
A Wind Advisory has been issued for several counties in Iowa and Minnesota, effective from 10 AM to 4 PM CDT today. According to KIMT, southwest winds are expected to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 45 mph. The advisory covers Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties in Iowa, as well as Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties in Minnesota. These conditions are likely to cause unsecured objects to be blown around, and there is a possibility of tree limbs being knocked down, which could lead to power outages.