Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties….
300 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025

…Elevated Fire Danger Today …

WHAT…Breezy winds from the southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30-35 mph, dry cropland, and low relative humidity in the mid to upper 30s will lead to elevated fire danger today.

IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly, especially in cropland.

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 crops.