Special Weather Statement Iowa | Effective 03/12/2026 12:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 2:33PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to near 45 mph, will occur at times this afternoon and evening. This will cause gusty crosswinds on roads and blow loose objects around. In addition, the gusty winds combined with relative humidity around 30% will result 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