Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2025 - 11:50am
Expires:
April 15, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
WHAT...Breezy winds from the northwest at 15-25 mph with gusts to
30-35 mph, dry surface vegetation, and low relative humidity
between 20 and 30 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today
through this afternoon to early evening.
WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa
WHEN...Until 8pm tonight
IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and could become
uncontrolled.
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 around dry vegetation.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Palo Alto; Hancock; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Cass; Adair; Madison; Adams; Union; Clarke; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA