The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for critical fire weather conditions for portions of northern and north central Iowa.
Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low Relative Humidity values in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds, along with lower Relative Humidity values, warming temperatures and dry fuels will lead to continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.
Southwest winds are forecast for 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph and minimum humidity values at around 15 percent.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.