Weather Alerts-

Red Flag Warning

From Sat 10:00 am until 9:00 pm CDT

1 of 2

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Johnson County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE DANGER... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa. TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning should be avoided. 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.

Special Weather Statement

Until Fri 6:00 pm CDT

2 of 2

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Johnson County

Description

...Elevated Fire Danger Today... Northwest winds gusting between 30 to 35 mph will combine with low humidity and dry vegetation to produce an Elevated Fire Danger through early this evening. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and it would be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.

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