Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:42PM CDT until March 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today...
.While winds are not overly strong today, near record to record
temperatures, cured surface fuels, and exceptionally dry air for
Iowa have led to a critical fire weather danger that will continue
through this evening. Fires will have a higher likelihood of
igniting in these dry conditions and will easily spread, perhaps
rapidly at times. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
* AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and West Central Iowa into parts of
Central Iowa.
* WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to
25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps
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.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 21:42 - su klo 5:00
