Weather Story

Warmer Temperatures Ahead

Very High Risk of Fire Spread Today For Many Areas

Forecast Wind Gusts and Minimum RH Today

Wildfire Prevention

After a chilly start this morning, temperatures will quickly climb after sunrise. Then, gusty winds and dry conditions will support critical fire weather conditions for much of the area this afternoon into early evening, so avoid outdoor burning! Temperatures will continue to warm up into early next week with a daily elevated fire weather risk ahead of our next chances of showers/storms Monday night.

Gusty south-southwest winds will combine with dry conditions and very low relative humidity to support critical fire weather conditions across eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri and portions of northwest Illinois. Any fires that start will spread quickly in these conditions and be difficult to control! Burning of any kind should be avoided today!

Here is an hourly look at the forecast wind gusts and lowest relative humidity values today. Overall, windy and very dry conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions this afternoon into early evening.

Here's some tips to prevent wildfires today, as conditions are very favorable for rapid fire spread. Any fires that start today will be difficult to control! As a result, the best way to prevent wildfires today is to simply avoid outdoor burning. But, there are other ways to prevent wildfires from occurring.