Strong Wind — Ida, Iowa

2024-12-19 · Ida, Iowa

Event narrative

Winds gusted up to 47 mph near Arthur.

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 1229688. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.