Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:51AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with
warm temperatures and low humidity to produce an Elevated Fire
Danger today. If a fire were to start under these conditions,
there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult
to control.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while
operating outdoor equipment and do not carelessly discard
cigarettes.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: