United States / Midwest / Iowa
Union County, Iowa, Friday, October 16, 2026
3 official warnings recorded: Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Air.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 2:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29-32 expected and widespread frost. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 10:47AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29-32 expected and widespread frost. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:23AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning3 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning3 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
All 3 quoted in full, as issued.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
Roads And TransitQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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Local NewsQuiet9 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet9 reports on this day, none published as an event.
- Kindred spirits · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 8:17 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Sheriff's office discusses law enforcement arrangement with Afton · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:23 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Sheriff's office proposes Afton close police department · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:23 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Creston Police - Fontanelle woman charged for fight at local bar · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:11 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Panthers stay close in loss to Saintes · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:04 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- ‘In sickness and in health’ · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:02 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Richard A. Schrodt · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:01 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Joint investigation leads to arrest of man accused of assaulting two women · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:01 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- IJAG students learn from artist, legislator · Creston News Advertiser · Oct 16, 6:00 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
SafetyCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Safety
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AirCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
Can’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
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