Special Weather Statement Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 08:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to near 45 mph, are expected at times this afternoon and evening. This will cause gusty crosswinds on roads and blow loose objects around. In addition, relative humidity will fall to around 30% resulting in an elevated fire danger. Any fires that start may be able to spread quickly and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Area Description: 
Sac; Calhoun; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov