Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Near record warmth has led to low relative humidity today, with
minimum values falling 15-25% in many areas. Meanwhile, southwest
winds are 10 to 20 MPH with gusts to near 25 MPH at times. Most
surface fuels remain cured and dry and any fires that start may
spread quickly. Burning is strongly discouraged.
Area Description:
Pocahontas; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Story; Marshall; Tama; Jasper; Poweshiek; Marion; Mahaska; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: