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Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:33 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest into west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * 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 on north-south highways. Use extra caution. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:07 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 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 of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * 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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