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Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 3:14AM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA...Critical Fire Weather Conditions this Afternoon and EarlyEvening over much of Southern, Central, and Eastern Iowa....Very warm conditions with near record highs, strong and gustysouth to southeast winds, and drier air coupled with dry fuelswill create critical fire weather conditions by this afternoon.The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red FlagWarning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDTthis evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.* AFFECTED AREA...Much of southern, central, and eastern Iowa* WIND...Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50mph will be common.* HUMIDITY...As low as 28 to 38 percent.* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.Outdoor burning is not recommended.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.

National Weather Service

Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 3:16AM CDT until March 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.* WHERE...Portions of southern, central, and eastern Iowa.* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Red Flag Warning is also in effect. Anyfires that develop will likely spread rapidly.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.Open burning is discouraged today.

National Weather Service