Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:52AM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today and Saturday...
.Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values
in the 20s, especially over southern and much of central Iowa
this afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather
conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds out of the
southwest, along with lower RH values, warming temperatures and
dry fuels, leading to continued critical fire weather conditions.
Burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO
WEST CENTRAL IOWA...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa.
* WIND...For Today, 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 Today, 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.
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