Much of Iowa in a Red Flag Warning
What is a red flag warning? Iowa sees 'very high to extreme' fire danger Thursday
What is a red flag warning? In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all things Iowa politics delivered to your inbox. Warm temperatures combined with low humidities and strong winds create an increased risk for fire danger.
Red flag warning in effect for nearly 90 Iowa counties due to fire danger
Iowa's recent dry weather, paired with this week's high winds, has created dangerous fire weather across the state. On Wednesday, parts of northwest Iowa are under a red flag warning until 7 p.m. This includes Lyon,
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"Red flag Warnings span from Kansas to Minnesota and reiterate the potential for fires to spread rapidly," the NWS said.
Why are parts of Iowa under a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for western and northwestern Iowa until Thursday, the NWS said. These warnings get issued when there are wind gusts over 30 mph and humidity levels less than 25%.
RED FLAG FIRE DANGER WARNING FOR MOST OF IOWA TODAY
AREA RESIDENTS ARE WARNED NOT TO DO ANY OPEN BURNING TODAY, AND FARMERS NEED TO USE CAUTION IN THE FIELDS WITH THEIR HOT HARVEST EQUIPMENT. 88 OF IOWA’S 99 COUNTIES ARE UNDER A RED FLAG WARNING. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGIST ALEXIS JIMENEZ SAYS THE FIRE DANGER IS VERY HIGH TO EXTREME.
Fire danger in Iowa today is very high to extreme
Iowans are warned not to do any open burning today, and farmers need to use caution in the fields with their hot harvest equipment, as 88 of the state’s 99 counties are under a Red Flag Warning. National Weather Service meteorologist Alexis Jimenez says the fire danger is very high to extreme.
National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for Most of Iowa
The Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the 88 counties that are impacted. The NWS says that outdoor burning is not recommended because of the potential for that fire to grow out of control and spread rapidly and be difficult to extinguish.
Red flag warning for in effect for the Quad-Cities as conditions make for fire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for the Quad-Cities region today, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, by the National Weather Service as continuing dry conditions, warmer temperatures and high winds combine to create a high fire risk.
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