Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 9:34AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-03-27T14:34+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 southwest to west central Iowa this afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds, along with lower RH values, warming temperatures and dry fuels, leading to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northern, central, and eastern Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-03-27T13:30+00:00
WHAT...Breezy northwest winds at 15-20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph, dry surface vegetation, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today. WHERE...Portions of northern, central, and eastern Iowa. WHEN...Later this morning through the early evening. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.
