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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
216 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

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216 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Elevated fire weather concerns exist today over portions of
western and northwestern Iowa that have remained snow free and
where fuels are dry. Winds in these areas will turn to northwest
by midday and gust over 30 MPH at times this afternoon, while
relative humidity falls into the 25 to 35 percent range.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A narrow snow band may bring a quick 1-2" of accumulation to
portions of far northern and northeastern Iowa early Saturday.

Wintry precipitation is trending southward later Sunday into early
Monday, but accumulating snow and some travel impacts may still
occur over southern Iowa. Monitor the forecast for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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