Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

From Thu 10:00 pm until Fri 7:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Central and northern Iowa

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Red Flag Warning

Until Thu 9:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Carroll County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA... AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa. WIND...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH, with gusts to near 50 MPH. HUMIDITY...Around 25% through this evening. 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.

More Information

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through This Evening... .Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and cured fuels are combining to produce critical fire weather conditions in southwestern Iowa. Any fires will have the potential to spread very quickly, and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

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