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701 WWUS83 KDMX 101548 RFWDMX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1048 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .Warm, dry, and breezy conditions in addition to areas with very dry fuels, will combine to create critical fire weather danger today across portions of southern into central Iowa. Rapid fire growth is possible under these conditions. IAZ049-050-059>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-110000- /O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0002.250310T1700Z-250311T0100Z/ Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison- Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello- Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- 1048 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL IOWA... * AFFECTED AREA...Marshall and Tama Counties. * WIND...Southwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to a minimum of 20 to 25% in the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines