Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 10:44AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of low relative humidity values and southerly
winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this
afternoon across portions of northeast Iowa. Afternoon relative
humidity values will fall to around 25 to 30 percent with winds of
10 to 20 mph, gusting to 25 to 30 mph.
Under these conditions, fires will start and spread easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
Area Description:
Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: