Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

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

1 of 2

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Dallas, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, including I-80

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near 60 mph expected. WHERE...Dallas, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, including I-80. WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. 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

From Thu 12:00 pm until 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

Guthrie County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA... AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa. WIND...South to southwest winds sustained at 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts to near 40 MPH possible. HUMIDITY...Falling to around 25% in the afternoon and 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 on Thursday... .Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and cured fuels will combine to produce critical fire weather conditions in southwestern Iowa Thursday afternoon and evening. Any fires will have the potential to spread very quickly, and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

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