Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 2:29PM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue This Afternoon...
.Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative
humidity and cured fuels are resulting in conditions conducive
for rapid fire growth.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa.
* WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25%.
* 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.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 22:29 - to klo 3:00
