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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
311 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Saturday through Thursday

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.

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 is not anticipated.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
908 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Saturday...

.Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with lower RH values,
warming temperatures and dry fuels, leading to critical fire
weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL IRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL
IOWA...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a  Red Flag
Warning from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...minimum values of 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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