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Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:42:52 460 WWUS83 KDMX 261842 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-270245- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-270245- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern and North Central Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:42:52 460 WWUS83 KDMX 261842 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-270245- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-270245- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 142 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern and North Central Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 21:56:38 507 WWUS83 KDMX 270256 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-271100- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA......FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA......FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-271100- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern and North Central Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-26 21:56:38 507 WWUS83 KDMX 270256 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-271100- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA......FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO CENTRAL IOWA......FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-271100- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 956 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern and North Central Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:01:15 739 WWUS83 KDMX 270800 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-271600- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of central and southern Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Hagenhoff Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:01:15 739 WWUS83 KDMX 270800 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-271600- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of central and southern Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern Iowa * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Hagenhoff Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-27 03:01:15 739 WWUS83 KDMX 270800 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday... .Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday 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 will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. IAZ044>046-057>060-070>073-081>084-092>095-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0005.260327T1700Z-260328T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair- Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- Wayne- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST TO WEST CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of southwest to west central Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, 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 Friday, 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. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ027-028-038-039-049-050-061-062-074-075-085-086-096-097-271600- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Butler-Bremer-Grundy-Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek- Marion-Mahaska-Monroe-Wapello-Appanoose-Davis- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of central and southern Iowa. * WIND...For Friday, Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20-30 mph. For Saturday, Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...For Friday, minimum values of 20-25 percent. For Saturday, minimum values of around 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-047-048-271600- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Boone-Story- 300 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Hagenhoff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||