Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT...Breezy winds from the northwest at 15-25 mph with gusts to 30-35 mph, dry surface vegetation, and low relative humidity between 20 and 30 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today through this afternoon to early evening. WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa WHEN...Until 8pm tonight IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and could become uncontrolled. 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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of an area of showers and a few thunderstorms along a line extending from Lake Park to 6 miles east of Larrabee to 4 miles north of Danbury. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, higher than what has already been occurring outside of precipitation this afternoon. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ayrshire, Lytton, Curlew, Sac City, Whittemore, Arthur N Neu Airport, Pomeroy, Swan Lake, Blackhawk Lake State Park, Black Hawk
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT...Strong winds from the northwest at 20 to around 30 mph with gusts between 35 and 45 mph, mainly dry grasses and vegetation, and low relative humidity between 30 and 40 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today. WHERE...Much of central Iowa. WHEN...Now until 7pm. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. 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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:41AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT...Breezy south winds sustained at 20 to 25 mph and gusting 25 to 40 mph, dry vegetation, and relative humidities less than 40 percent will lead to elevated fire danger starting this afternoon. WHERE...All of central Iowa, but especially west and north WHEN...During the afternoon and early evening hours. 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.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:05AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 30 at 12:30AM CDT until March 30 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
SVRDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Poweshiek County in central Iowa... Southeastern Marshall County in central Iowa... Southwestern Tama County in central Iowa... Central Jasper County in central Iowa... * Until 115 AM CDT. * At 1230 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Prairie City Krohn Airport, or 7 miles southwest of Newton, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Ferguson
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 6:42AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
WHAT...Strong winds from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph, dry surface vegetation, and relative humidity between 30 and 45 percent will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today. WHERE...Central Iowa. WHEN...Today, especially from early afternoon until 8 PM. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become uncontrollable. 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.
Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 9:34AM CDT until March 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Emmet, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, and Sac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning issued March 19 at 4:46AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south central, and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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.