Low pressure moved southeast across the state during the day on the 26th.  As the low passed to the southeast of the area a strong Arctic cold front moved south across the state.  Temperatures fell from the 40s and 50s into the single digits within a matter of a few hours  Strong northwest winds occurred in the wake of this cold front, along with the sharply falling temperatures.  Sustained winds were in the 30 to 45 MPH range for several hours, with wind gusts to near 65 MPH.  Travel became difficult with reports of some cars and trucks being swept off of the road due to the high cross winds.

High Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 ES
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DALLAS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JASPER, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CASS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ADAIR, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WARREN, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in MADISON, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in MARION, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ADAMS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in UNION, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in SAC, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in DECATUR, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in GREENE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in TAMA, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 ES
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 26-JAN-14 15:00:00 to 26-JAN-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet