Red Flag Warning Issued for Osceola, Dickinson, and Clay Counties in Iowa
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Northwest Iowa until 6 PM CST today due to critical fire weather conditions including 50 mph wind gusts and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls SD
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to the following counties in Northwest Iowa:
- Osceola
- Dickinson
- Clay
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 20 percent.
- Impacts: The high winds and dry air create an environment where fire can spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST this evening, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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