Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

All of central Iowa

...Elevated Fire Danger This Afternoon... WHAT...Strong winds generally from the south to southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, dry surface vegetation, and low relative humidity between 25 to 35 percent will lead to elevated fire danger this afternoon. WHERE...All of central Iowa. WHEN...Now through 7 PM. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.