Strong Wind — Clay, Iowa

2024-12-19 · Clay, Iowa

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at times from 30 to 38 mph with gusts up to 51 mph at Spencer.

Wider weather episode

The southern edge of a snow band associated with a clipper system dropped up to an inch of snow near state Highway 9. Most snowfall occurred prior to onset of stronger winds, which were more widespread across these locations to the south of the low pressure track. Winds were sustained at times from 30 to 39 mph with gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph, strongest toward the Missouri River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.