United Group Insurance

Special Weather Statement: Elevated Fire Danger today (Saturday) for much of Iowa

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

October 4th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

…Elevated Fire Danger Today…

WHAT…Strong winds from the south at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 to 40 mph, dry cropland, above normal temperatures, and low relative humidity between 30 and 36 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today.

WHEN…Noon to 7pm 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 and farm equipment around dry vegetation or crops.