Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 9:56PM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and
Saturday...
.Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values
in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday
afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather
conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds, along with
lower RH values, warming temperatures and dry fuels will lead to
continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not
recommended.
* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa.
* WIND...For Friday, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to
20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph,
gusting to 30-40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For
Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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