Special Weather Statement issued March 18 at 6:40AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

WHAT…Relative humidity values will drop below 30 percent again
today. This combined with warm temperatures and breezy to gusty
south winds today and dry fuels, will result in elevated fire
danger this afternoon.

WHERE…Southern Iowa

WHEN…This afternoon.

IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite may 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.

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