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

Central and northern Iowa

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening 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

From Thu 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm CDT

2 of 2

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Guthrie County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING 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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