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

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:29AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 2:29AM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

High Wind Warning issued January 21 at 11:27AM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Mahaska, Marion, and Warren Counties. Includes portions of Interstate 35 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:27AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Mahaska, Marion, and Warren Counties. Includes portions of Interstate 35 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 11:27AM CST until January 21 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold, Wayne, Davis, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:27AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold, Wayne, Davis, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.

High Wind Warning issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.