Very high to extreme fire danger conditions are expected today. The previous Fire Weather Watch has been UPGRADED to a Red Flag Warning for portions of eastern Iowa from 11 AM to 7 PM today. Southerly winds gusting between 25 to 35 mph with very low relative humidity levels will combine with cured crops and drying vegetation to make for hazardous fire conditions
Any fires that start in these conditions will spread quickly. Avoid outdoor burning, do not carelessly discard cigarettes, be cautious with farm and outdoor equipment, and if a fire gets out of control, call for help immediately!