Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
WHAT...Strong winds from the south/southeast at 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to 25-30 mph, dry surface vegetation, and low relative
humidity between 25 and 30 percent will lead to elevated fire
danger today.
WHERE...Northern into parts of north-central Iowa.
WHEN...11am until 7pm.
IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under
these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental
fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: