Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:59AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 9:59am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning should be avoided.
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:
Buchanan; Delaware; Benton; Linn; Iowa; Johnson; Keokuk; Washington; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov