Special Weather Statement Iowa, Illinois, Missouri | Effective 03/30/2026 07:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 9:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 30, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires: 
March 30, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
Gusty south to southwest winds gusting up to 25 to 30 MPH will combine with near record warn temperatures, low humidity, and plentiful dried vegetation to produce an Elevated Fire Danger through early this evening. 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