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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 1:31 PM Mar. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Elevated Fire Danger Today... WHAT...Breezy northwest winds at 15-20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph, dry surface vegetation, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today. WHERE...Portions of northern, central, and eastern Iowa. WHEN...Later this morning through the early evening. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 8:00 AM Mar. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of central and southern Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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