Special Weather Statement Iowa | Effective 03/21/2026 12:45
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
Near record warmth has led to low relative humidity today, with<br />
minimum values falling 15-25% in many areas. Meanwhile, southwest<br />
winds are 10 to 20 MPH with gusts to near 25 MPH at times. Most<br />
surface fuels remain cured and dry and any fires that start may<br />
spread quickly. Burning is strongly discouraged.
Instruction: