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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 10:20 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. * TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 58. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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: 8:55 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * 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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