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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:27 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa. * WIND...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH, with gusts to near 50 MPH. * HUMIDITY...Around 25% through this evening. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:26 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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