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UPDATE: ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL IS GOING TO MISS POW CTY.....HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL/HAS DEVELOPED FROM BELLE PLAIN AND NORTHWARD.....
THIS NWS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL IOWA.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
LIGHT FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY DEVELOP TONIGHT WITH
MINOR ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
A POWERFUL WINTER STORM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE CENTRAL UNITED STATES
ON THURSDAY. MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW IS POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY ACROSS IOWA...ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING
AND DRIFTING. AT THIS TIME IT LOOKS LIKE THE HEAVIEST AMOUNTS
WILL BE ACROSS SOUTHERN IOWA.
20 Dec 2010 Extended Forecast
Today thru Wed 20th thru 22nd - High Temps: 28-30 - Lows: High Teens/Low 20's - Lt Snow with periods of snow mixing with rain and Breezy thru Tuesday afternoon (Trace of Snow - with Minor Ice Accumulations) - Then Mostly Cloudy - Wednesday Dry.
Thurs 23rd thru CHRISTMAS - Lt Winter Mix Thursday Morning - Periods of Heavier Snow Showers/Breezy Thursday Afternoon/Eve into Friday afternoon - Then Mostly Cloudy (Possible Snowfall 5-7 Inches).
After the 25th - Dry thru the 27th - then expect Snow thru New Years Day...........
Preparing for Power Outages
Make a safety kit.Gather these supplies and put them somewhere that's easy to find in the dark:
Flashlights
Battery-powered radio
Extra batteries for flashlights and radio
A three-day supply of nonperishable food and water for everyone in your household
Manual can opener
Blankets and warm sweaters
First-aid supplies
Extra cash (in case local ATMs are down)
Noncordless phone (cordless phones do not work during outages)
Whay yo do during a Power Outage:
Check fuses or circuit breakers to rule out problems with electricity inside your home. If a fuse is blown, replace it with the appropriate fuse. If a breaker has tripped, reset it from off to on. If you're unsure about fixing a fuse or circuit breaker, call an electrician.
Listen to radio reports. If the outage is widespread, use a radio to monitor the outage restoration process.
Unplug computers, TVs, VCRs and other sensitive appliances to avoid possible damage when electricity is restored.
When power resumes, reset clocks and check automatic alarms and timers. Plug in only essential items. Wait 10 minutes before connecting the rest to let the electrical system stabilize.
Turn off all but one of the lights that were on, so you will notice when electricity is restored.
Use a flashlight. Avoid candles because of the fire risk.
Turn off heat-producing appliances like electric irons and heaters to prevent a fire in case no one is home when power is restored.
If a standby generator is used, make sure it has a manual or automatic transfer switch. This switch will isolate home circuits from power lines. A generator that does not have a transfer switch can back feed electricity into main power lines, causing a shock hazard for you and utility crews. Be alert for carbon monoxide buildup from portable generators. Never run a portable generator inside or near a building.
In the winter, keep doors and windows shut and drapes and curtains drawn to retain as much heat inside the house as possible. Close off rooms not absolutely needed. Never use a gas range to heat a room; it can cause a deadly buildup of carbon monoxide. Do not try to operate a furnace that requires a blower while the power is off.
Don't open the refrigerator or freezer. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold enough for a couple of hours. A freezer that is half full will hold for up to 24 hours and a full freezer for 48 hours.
If the temperature inside your refrigerator stays above 40 degrees for more than two hours, discard meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, butter, creamy salad dressings and anything else containing dairy products.
Food in a full freezer should stay frozen for about two days. If it's not full, group the packages together in a corner and they should be all right after one day. As long as the food still contains ice crystals, it can be safely refrozen after the power comes back on. When you go on vacation, leave a small bag of ice in the freezer. You'll know the power went out if the cubes have melted together. If this happens, be sure to check the food in your freezer before using it. If in doubt, throw it out.
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