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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:40:33 038 WWUS83 KDMX 270340 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected in Southern Iowa on Friday... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ085-086-095>097-271145- /O.UPG.KDMX.FW.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * 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. && $$ IAZ082>084-092>094-271145- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 21:40:33 038 WWUS83 KDMX 270340 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected in Southern Iowa on Friday... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ085-086-095>097-271145- /O.UPG.KDMX.FW.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * 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. && $$ IAZ082>084-092>094-271145- /O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur- 940 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 04:07:04 215 WWUS83 KDMX 271006 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 406 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Southern Iowa Today... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ082>086-092>097-271815- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 406 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM TODAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 11:02:17 441 WWUS83 KDMX 271701 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1101 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Southern Iowa Today... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ082>086-092>097-280000- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 1101 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 13:31:20 321 WWUS83 KDMX 271931 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions over portions of Northwestern and Southern Iowa Today... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ004>006-015-023-024-033-280000- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac- 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN NORTHWESTERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northwest to north central Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * 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. && $$ IAZ082>086-092>097-280000- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-27 13:31:20 321 WWUS83 KDMX 271931 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions over portions of Northwestern and Southern Iowa Today... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. IAZ004>006-015-023-024-033-280000- /O.EXA.KDMX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac- 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN NORTHWESTERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northwest to north central Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * 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. && $$ IAZ082>086-092>097-280000- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 131 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:55:27 936 WWUS83 KDMX 272355 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 555 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 IAZ004>006-015-023-024-033-082>086-092>097-280100- /O.EXP.KDMX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Union- Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 555 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN IOWA... Wind gusts and humidities have improved above critical thresholds. Therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 6 PM. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||