Active AlertsLe Mars, IA
Fire Weather Watch
Issued at Thu 1:24 PM Feb. 26
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
Affected Area: In Iowa, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.
Winds: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 20 percent.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Recommended Action
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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