Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 9:08PM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Saturday...
.Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with lower RH values,
warming temperatures and dry fuels, leading to critical fire
weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...minimum values of around 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: