Crawford County
Fire Weather Watch from WED 11:00 AM CDT until WED 9:32 AM CDT
Issued October, 02 2024 at 9:32 AM - US/Central expires October, 02 2024 at 9:32 AM - US/Central
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY
HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST IOWA...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 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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