Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeastern Iowa Counties Through Friday Evening
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southeastern Iowa, citing critical fire weather conditions including high winds and low humidity on Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Des Moines IA
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 Southeastern Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of southeastern Iowa. This alert, which replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in southeastern Iowa:
- Monroe
- Wapello
- Wayne
- Appanoose
- Davis
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The NWS advises residents to prepare for extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are forecast to reach critical thresholds for fire safety:
- Winds: Sustained west to northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching 30 to 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop to between 20% and 30%.
- Fuels: The presence of cured fuels combined with these atmospheric conditions will facilitate very fast fire spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) CST on Friday, February 27, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM CST Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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