Iowa extreme cold warnings
There are no extreme cold warnings in Iowa right now. The last one was issued on January 23, 2026.
Dangerously cold temperatures or wind chills can cause frostbite on exposed skin in minutes.
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Active extreme cold warnings in Iowa
None right now. Other active alerts in Iowa: none.
Extreme Cold Warnings in Iowa by year
Iowa averaged 6.7 extreme cold warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 5 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on January 23, 2026.
Counties with the most extreme cold warnings
What a extreme cold warning means
An extreme cold warning (formerly the wind chill warning) is issued when air temperatures or wind chills are cold enough to be life threatening. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly, and pipes, car batteries and livestock are also at risk.
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What to do
- Limit time outside and cover all exposed skin.
- Check on people experiencing homelessness, older adults and pets.
- Let faucets drip to keep pipes from freezing.
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