Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 8:20PM CST until February 28 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions Friday…

.Strong winds and low relative humidity values will lead to high
fire danger during the day Friday. Winds may gust as high as 40 to
50 mph in the afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop to
around 30 percent with gradual improvement possible as clouds
approach from the north.

* AFFECTED AREA…Central and Southern Iowa.

* WIND…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent

* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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