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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WIND...For Friday, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent.
* 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
