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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:42 PM Mar. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... * 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. 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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