The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a high wind warning for the Perry area for Wednesday from noon to midnight.
Winds from the west to southwest at 30 to 40 mph are forecast, with gusts of 60 to 70
mph expected across much of Iowa.
These damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, the NWS said, and widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows.
Use caution if you must drive.
Along with Dallas County, the high wind warning is in effect for Humboldt, Wright, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Hardin, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Boone, Story, Audubon, Guthrie, Polk, Cass, Adair, Madison, Warren, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur and Wayne counties.
Along with Perry, cities under the high wind warning include Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton and Humeston.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
