URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today (Wednesday)…

Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for
very fast fire growth.

A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM TODAY FOR ALL IOWA COUNTIES (EXCEPT MILLS, FREMONT AND PAGE) – FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS. 

* WIND…West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 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.

BURN PLACES ARE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR CRAWFORD MILLS, SHELBY, UNION & RINGGOLD COUNTIES IN WESTERN & SW IOWA.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines