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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1053 AM CDT Wed Apr 16 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-161800-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda,
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton,
Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early,
Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge,
Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, and Ackley
1053 AM CDT Wed Apr 16 2025

...Elevated Fire Weather This Afternoon over North Central Iowa...

WHAT...Winds from the southeast have increased and are averaging
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. Relative humidity
values are forecast to drop to 20 to 25 percent by mid-afternoon
as well. This combined with dry vegetation will lead to elevated
fire weather conditions this afternoon diminishing early this
evening.

WHERE...Along and north of Highway 20 in north central Iowa.

WHEN...Until 8pm this evening.

IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and may become
uncontrolled.

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.

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