Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Davenport/Quad Cities - IA, US, National Weather Service

Hancock County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE DANGER.. AFFECTED AREA...Areas along and west of the Mississippi River. TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.