DES MOINES, IA – Strong winds gusting up to 45 mph and morning wind chills in the 30s are expected across much of Iowa on Friday, Oct. 16, as cooler fall weather moves into the region, with afternoon temperatures struggling to climb beyond the lower 50s.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, winds will increase Thursday evening and remain strong through Friday afternoon, with gusts generally reaching 35 to 45 mph.
The strongest gusts are forecast during the overnight and morning hours Friday, although windy conditions could continue into the afternoon…