The National Weather Service says extreme fire danger conditions will be in place across the entire KJAN listening area from Noon today (Sunday) through late this evening, due to very low humidity (around 19-percent) and gusty southwesterly winds of 20-to 40-miles per hour. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged due to the fact fields and grassy areas are very dry and will create an effect of adding fuel to a fire.

Red Flag Warning for all of southwest & western Iowa Sunday afternoon and evening

Any controlled, outdoor burns that are started may quickly become explosive and out of control, spreading very rapidly, putting lives and property in danger. A Red Flag warning means the critical fire weather condition are occurring or will occur.

In addition, a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect on Monday afternoon and evening in the southwest part of the state (Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont and Page Counties), meaning critical fire weather conditions are expected. The Watch could be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning tomorrow, so stay tuned for further updates.