Detailed Description |
Extreme Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon. .The combination of dry crops and grasses, low relative humidity levels, and strong gusty south winds will result in extreme fire weather conditions this afternoon. If a fire were to start, it would likely spread quickly and be difficult to extinguish. * AFFECTED AREA. Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Whiteside, Scotland, Clark, Rock Island, Henry IL, Bureau, Putnam, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones,Jackson, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Jefferson, Henry IA, Des Moines, Van Buren and Lee. * TIMING. Until 6 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS. South 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 40 percent. * TEMPERATURES. Up to 85. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |