...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL TO SOUTHEASTERN IOWA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL TO SOUTHEASTERN IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...For Today, 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 Today, 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. &&
