Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 3:49AM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 1:49am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions on Thursday...
.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and cured fuels
will combine to produce critical fire weather conditions in
southwestern Iowa Thursday afternoon and evening. Any fires will
have the potential to spread very quickly, and outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.
* AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa.
* WIND...South to southwest winds sustained at 20 to 25 MPH,
with gusts to near 40 MPH possible.
* HUMIDITY...Falling to around 25% in the afternoon and evening.
* 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:
Crawford; Carroll; Audubon; Guthrie; Cass; Adair; Adams; Union; Taylor; Ringgold
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov