Station Name: Pella 5SW - Red Rock Lk (TW)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 699 feet

Nearest Address:
Horn's Ferry Bridge
Pella, IA 50219
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3642, -92.9756

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:25PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:25 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into southeastern Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:05PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:05 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into southeastern Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:25PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:25 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:05PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:05 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 11:57PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:00 AM

Strong northwest winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph and sporadically higher will continue over eastern Iowa through 3 A.M. before gradually easing. Use caution if traveling, especially for those in high profile vehicles.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:47PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:47 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 20 minutes or less. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.