Iowa - United States   2026-03-27   Friday   41.36N, -93.56W

Indianola

Iowa - United States
2026-03-27

Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:52AM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Issue date: 2026-03-27T16:52+00:00

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southern and much of central Iowa this afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds out of the southwest, along with lower RH values, warming temperatures and dry fuels, leading to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Today, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...For Today, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.