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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1106 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Friday...

.Strong winds and low relative humidity values will lead to very
high to extreme fire danger during the today. The wind may gust
as high as 40 to 55 mph this afternoon. Relative humidity values
will drop to 25 to 30 percent in the afternoon as well.

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1106 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN IOWA...

* AFFECTED AREA...All of Central Iowa.

* WIND...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to
  55 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent, some improvement late in the
  day.

* 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.

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