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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
423 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

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423 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the area. Please refer to the
National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for
further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Thunderstorm chances will return at times next week, beginning
late Monday. Timing and any severe weather potential will be
better determined in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1007 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today...

.Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with low RH values,
warming temperatures, and dry fuels, will result in critical fire
weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.

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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
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Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
1007 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR ALL OF IOWA...

* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 35-45 mph

* HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines

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