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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Des Moines IA

1210 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024



...Very High to Extreme Fire Danger over Parts of Northern Iowa

this Afternoon...



.The combination of gusty south winds, dry long grass fuels, and

relative humidity values falling to as low as 25 to 30 percent

will result in a very high to extreme fire danger across parts of

north central Iowa this afternoon and early evening.



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1210 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING

FOR VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN

IOWA...



* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northern Iowa



* WIND...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph



* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 

  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can

contribute to extreme fire behavior.



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For more information from the National Weather Service visit 

https://weather.gov/desmoines



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