Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 6:43am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
Near record warmth will lead to very low relative humidity today,
with minimum values falling to 15-20% this afternoon. Meanwhile,
winds will become southwesterly and increase to around 15 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
discouraged today.
Area Description:
Pocahontas; Webster; Hamilton; Story; Jasper; Marion; Mahaska; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov