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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0004 Issued by the Des Moines Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-20 21:08:07 189 WWUS83 KDMX 210207 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 907 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Saturday... .While winds will not be strong, near record to record temperatures, fully cured grassland and cropland, and exceptionally dry air for Iowa will prevail Saturday afternoon into the early evening hours. Any fires will have the potential to spread in these conditions, and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. IAZ033-034-044>046-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-211200- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass- Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- 907 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...West Central and Southwest Iowa into parts of Central Iowa. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Ansorge Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:45:46 165 WWUS83 KDMX 210645 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .While winds will not be overly strong, near record to record temperatures, fully cured grassland and cropland, and exceptionally dry air for Iowa will prevail Saturday afternoon into the early evening hours. Fires will have a higher likelihood of igniting in these dry conditions, and will easily spread, perhaps rapidly at times. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. IAZ047-060-073-083-094-211445- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Boone-Polk-Warren-Clarke-Decatur- 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Boone, Polk, Warren, Clarke and Decatur Counties. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ033-034-044>046-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-211445- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass- Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and West Central Iowa into parts of Central Iowa. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps 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. && $$ Dodson For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 01:45:46 165 WWUS83 KDMX 210645 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .While winds will not be overly strong, near record to record temperatures, fully cured grassland and cropland, and exceptionally dry air for Iowa will prevail Saturday afternoon into the early evening hours. Fires will have a higher likelihood of igniting in these dry conditions, and will easily spread, perhaps rapidly at times. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. IAZ047-060-073-083-094-211445- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Boone-Polk-Warren-Clarke-Decatur- 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Boone, Polk, Warren, Clarke and Decatur Counties. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ IAZ033-034-044>046-057>059-070>072-081-082-092-093-211445- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass- Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold- 145 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and West Central Iowa into parts of Central Iowa. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps 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. && $$ Dodson For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 09:44:46 768 WWUS83 KDMX 211444 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 944 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .While winds will not be overly strong today, near record to record temperatures, cured surface fuels, and exceptionally dry air for Iowa will lead to a critical fire weather danger through this evening. Fires will have a higher likelihood of igniting in these dry conditions and will easily spread, perhaps rapidly at times. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. IAZ033-034-044>047-057>060-070>073-081>083-092>094-212245- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0004.260321T1800Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur- 944 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and West Central Iowa into parts of Central Iowa. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 14:43:25 020 WWUS83 KDMX 211942 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 242 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .While winds are not overly strong today, near record to record temperatures, cured surface fuels, and exceptionally dry air for Iowa have led to a critical fire weather danger that will continue through this evening. Fires will have a higher likelihood of igniting in these dry conditions and will easily spread, perhaps rapidly at times. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. IAZ033-034-044>047-057>060-070>073-081>083-092>094-220300- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur- 242 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest and West Central Iowa into parts of Central Iowa. * WIND...From the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as around 15%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread, perhaps 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-21 21:35:39 497 WWUS83 KDMX 220235 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 935 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 IAZ033-034-044>047-057>060-070>073-081>083-092>094-220345- /O.EXP.KDMX.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260322T0300Z/ Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur- 935 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Relative humidity values are rising above critical levels late this evening and will continue to rise overnight. While a cold front will cause winds to shift and blow from the north-northeast and increase to between 15 to 20 mph by Sunday morning, the higher relative humidity will keep conditions above critical levels. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Ansorge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||