Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Des Moines, IA ∙ Waterloo, IA ∙ Ames, IA ∙ West Des Moines, IA ∙ Pulaski, IA ∙ Roland, IA ∙ Rockwell, IA ∙ Packard, IA ∙ Sun Valley Lake, IA ∙ Brayton, IA

Headline

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today...
.Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with low RH values, warming temperatures, and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1007 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with low RH values, warming temperatures, and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR ALL OF IOWA... * WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 35-45 mph * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent * 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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