...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL IRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL IOWA... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...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. &&
