381 WWUS83 KDMX 290425 SPSDMX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1125 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 IAZ074-075-084>086-094>097-290530- Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1125 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 ...Period of Gusty Winds Tonight... WHAT...Wind gusts as high as 45 to 55 mph. High wind gusts may occur even outside of showers and precipitation. Wind gusts from 45 to 55 mph have been recorded at Chariton, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, and Lamoni since 1050 pm. WHERE...Much of south central and southeast Iowa. WHEN...Through 1230 am IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle on east/west roads. $$ Small