Davenport, Iowa — Strong northwest winds could bring damaging gusts across eastern Iowa and northeast Missouri Sunday into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, a High Wind Watch remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon for much of eastern, northeast, and southeast Iowa as well as northeast Missouri.
Forecasters say northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph are possible as a powerful system moves through the region.
The watch includes cities such as Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa City, Muscatine, Burlington, Clinton, Fairfield, and Fort Madison in Iowa, along with Memphis in Missouri.
Meteorologists warn that winds of this strength could down trees and power lines, potentially leading to scattered to widespread power outages if the strongest gusts develop. Outdoor items such as patio furniture, trash bins, and temporary structures may also be blown around if not secured.
Travel could become difficult during the strongest wind periods, especially for high-profile vehicles on open highways and bridges, where sudden gusts may reduce vehicle control.
Emergency managers recommend residents secure loose outdoor objects and monitor forecast updates as the storm system approaches. Watches may be upgraded to High Wind Warnings if confidence increases that damaging winds will occur.
The system is expected to strengthen late Sunday before gradually weakening Monday afternoon.
For commuters and students across eastern Iowa, strong winds during the Monday morning period could impact travel and school routes if conditions intensify.
Residents are urged to monitor updated forecasts and alerts from the National Weather Service through the weekend.
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