Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 8:15PM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday...
.Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative
humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for
very fast fire growth.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of central, north central and south central
Iowa.
* WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%
* 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 18:00 - to klo 3:00
