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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:29 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF CENTRAL IOWA... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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