A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, southerly winds
gusting 20 to 30 mph, low humidity, and dry cropland will lead to
elevated fire danger today.

Any fires that ignite, especially in cropland, will spread quickly
and could become difficult to control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Please heed any local
burn bans. Take care to prevent the start of accidental fires
when smoking or operating vehicles and farm equipment around dry
vegetation or crops.

The combination of near record to record temperatures, southerly
winds gusting into the 30 to 40 mph range, and dry fuels will
result in elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon
across northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

Under these conditions, fires will start and spread easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.

A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, southerly winds
gusting 20 to 30 mph, low humidity, and dry cropland will lead to
elevated fire danger today.

Any fires that ignite, especially in cropland, will spread quickly
and could become difficult to control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Please heed any local
burn bans. Take care to prevent the start of accidental fires
when smoking or operating vehicles and farm equipment around dry
vegetation or crops.