Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 7:20AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 5:20am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with near
record or record warmth, low humidity, and dried vegetation to
produce an Elevated Fire Danger today. If a fire were to start
under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire
spread and be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while
operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation and do not
carelessly discard cigarettes.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov