Active AlertsYarmouth, IA

Special Weather Statement
Issued at Tue 3:03 AM Mar. 19
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

Southwest winds will increase quickly this morning to 10 to 20MPH with gusts up to 30 to 35 MPH and continues through the day.Winds will switch to the northwest as a cold front sweeps acrossthe area this morning. The strong winds, combined with warmertemperatjres and low relative humidity values will results in veryhigh fire danger for grasslands. Any fires that develop willspread quickly. The windy conditions will also make traveldifficult for high profile vehicles and for drivers of vans,campers, and trailers.Avoid brush or grass burning today, use caution with farm andoutdoor equipment, and do not carelessly discard cigarettes. Iftraveling, keep two hands on the wheel and drive with extracaution.