316 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024

…Elevated Fire Danger Today…

WHAT…Stronger winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 to 35 mph, dry surface vegetation and cropland, and low relative humidity between 25 and 30 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today.

WHERE…Across all of central Iowa.

WHEN… From 11am to 7pm today.

IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become very difficult to control, especially in cropland.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS…Burning is strongly discouraged under these conditions. Also, take extra care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation or crops.